Gregory name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 20th, 2023

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old Greek

Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gregory

g-rego-ry

Meaning: Vigilant Watchman, The Watchful and Alert

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What does Gregory mean?
Variations of Gregory
Nicknames for Gregory
How popular is Gregory?
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Similar Names to Gregory
Sibling Names for Gregory
Famous People Named Gregory
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What does Gregory mean?

Gregory means Vigilant Watchman, Watchful or Alert is of Old Greek origin, a gender insensitive name is largely used in Finnish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and English. Gregory is English form of Gregorius.

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What's Gregory like for a baby name?

Gregory is a popular and timeless boy name with Greek origin. It means "watchful" and has been a classic choice among parents for many years.

What makes this name special is its strong and masculine sound, which gives it a regal and authoritative feel. Gregory has been used by many influential figures throughout history, such as Popes and saints, giving the name an air of importance and respectability.

It is a great choice for parents looking for a traditional name with rich cultural significance.

How do I pronounce Gregory?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Gregory as g-rego-ry. gr(e)-gory is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Gregory

Gregorios, Gregorius, Gergely, Gregers, Greger

Nicknames for Gregory

If you're looking for a nickname, there is a Plethora that works with the the baby name Gregory. Some of these are:

Names that rhyme with Gregory

How popular is the name Gregory?

Gregory was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 710417 babies have been given the name. When at the peak of its usage in 1962, 21960 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 21st position.

However after 200 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 42 times Also, Gregory was a very popular name in France.

Over 80266 babies have been named Gregory since 1950. At the peak of its usage in 1983, the moniker grabbed the 18th spot and 5006 baby boys were given the name.

However after 68 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 16 times Also, Gregory was a popular name in New South Wales.

Over 22117 babies have been named Gregory since 1952. At its zenith in 1954, 1295 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 7th position. After 38 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 10 baby names 11 times

Gregory was a common name in England and Wales. Over 2768 babies have been named Gregory since 1996.

When at the peak of its usage in 1997,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years. Also, Gregory used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 1995 and over 695 babies have been given the name in 22 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1995,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 22 years. Also, Gregory used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1960 and over 5842 babies have been given the name in 32 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1960,. After 32 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Gregory used to be a common name in Western Australia, first appeared in 1952 and over 2567 babies have been given the name in 13 years.

When at its peak in 1957,. After 13 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 10 baby names 13 times

Gregory is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 1967, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 72 on boy names chart when 86 babies were given the name Gregory. Over 2080 babies in Ireland have been named Gregory.

The given name is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1999, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 171 on boy names chart when 46 babies were named Gregory.

Over 512 babies in Switzerland have been named Gregory.

But Gregory is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, South Africa, Haiti, Canada, Nigeria, Venezuela, Kenya, Tanzania, Israel, Australia and Poland.

According to our evaluation, at least 900000 people have been bestowed Gregory around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	408	778
2017	373	881
2016	361	913
2015	346	982
2014	315	1104

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Gregory in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	767	829	0	5
	248	30	0	0
	207	163	0	2
	21	100	0	2
	85	0	0	0

What numerology tells about Gregory?

You are always open to new adventures. Trust your intuition when it tells you a person isn't to be trusted. Meditation is your thing. You know good things don't just fall out of heaven. You have to earn them with hard work and dedication. Focus on your dreams and create the life you always imagined for yourself. Working on your career is what makes you happy. All you care about is your satisfaction.

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Margareth - Originated from Greek, Anomalous Margareth is used majorly in Swedish and Finnish, Margareth means "Pearl" is bestowed upon girls
Kaitlynn - Origin of Well-Liked Kaitlynn is in Old Greek, meaning of Kaitlynn is "The Pure" used as a gender insensitive name is used in English

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Sibling Names for Gregory

If you're considering naming your baby boy Gregory, you might be curious about some great options for his siblings' names. Whether you're looking for something that complements Gregory's classic charm or something more unique, here are some ideas to inspire you.

Names for Gregory's sister

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Famous people named Gregory

Gregory the Illuminator, patron saint and first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church
Gregory of Nazianzus, 4th-century Archbishop of Constantinople
Gregory of Nyssa,
Gregory of Tours, Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours
Gregory Palamas, prominent theologian and ecclesiastical figure of the late Byzantine period
Gregory Nagy, American professor of Classics at Harvard University
Gregory Mathews, Australian-born amateur ornithologist
Gregory Rabassa, American literary translator
Gregory Thaumaturgus, Christian bishop of the 3rd century
Gregory Wannier, Swiss physicist
Gregory of Narek, Armenian mystical and lyrical poet, monk
Gregory Baker Wolfe, United States diplomat during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and later President of two urban institutions of higher education, Portland State University in Portland

Gregory King, English genealogist, engraver and statistician
Gregory Fossedal, American writer and political/economic theorist
Gregory Chudnovsky,
Gregory Scott Johnson, was legally executed for beating and stomping 82-year-old Ruby Hutslar to death
Gregory Breit, Russian-born American physicist and professor at NYU
Gregory Currie, is Professor of Philosophy
Gregory Heisler, professional photographer
Gregory, Exarch of Ravenna
Gregory Orr, American writer and director of documentary and fiction films
Gregory Schulte, U.S. ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency
Gregory of Utrecht, was born of a noble family at Trier
Gregory Clement, English Member of Parliament and one of the regicides of King Charles I

Gregory of Khandzta, prominent Georgian ecclesiastic figure and a founder and leader of numerous monastic communities
Gregory Possehl, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania and curator of the Asian Collections at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Gregory Prince, American pathology researcher, businessman, author
Gregory Serper, Grandmaster of chess
Gregory of Valencia, Spanish humanist and scholar
Gregory Corbitt, member of the team that won the silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Gregory V. Palmer, American Bishop of The United Methodist Church
Gregory Markopoulos, American experimental filmmaker
Gregory Yong, second, and the first local
Gregory IV of Naples, firstborn son of Duke Sergius II of Naples and successor of his paternal uncle

Gregory Chaitin, Argentine-American mathematician and computer scientist
Gregory Goodwin Pincus, scientist
Gregory Bateson, English anthropologist, social scientist, linguist
Gregory Jarvis, American engineer
Gregory J. Harbaugh, former NASA astronaut
Gregory T. Linteris, astronaut
Gregory Vlastos, scholar of ancient philosophy
Gregory S. Paul, American freelance researcher
Gregory II of Constantinople, was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople between 1283–1289
Gregory Cochran, American anthropologist and author
Gregory Olsen, American entrepreneur, engineer and scientist who,
Gregory Yob, American computer game designer
Gregory H. Johnson, NASA astronaut and a retired colonel

Gregory Dix, English monk and priest of Nashdom Abbey
Gregory of Nin, medieval Croatian bishop of Nin
Gregory VII of Constantinople, was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
Gregory Benford, American science fiction author and astrophysicist
Gregory Peck, American actor
Gregory Blaxland, English pioneer farmer and explorer in Australia
Gregory Corso, American poet
Gregory Hines, American dancer, actor, singer, and choreographer
Gregory Skovoroda, S. 110
Gregory Crewdson, American photographer
Gregory La Cava, American film director best
Gregory Keyes,
Gregory Helms, American professional wrestler currently signed to Ring of Honor
Gregory Mcdonald, American mystery writer whose most famous character is investigative reporter Irwin Maurice "Fletch" Fletcher

Gregory Charles Rivers, Hong Kong actor of Australian heritage
Gregory Isaacs, Jamaican reggae musician
Gregory Smith, Canadian-American actor, writer, and director
Gregory Maguire, American novelist
Gregory Abbott, American singer, musician, composer and producer

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