What does the name Gregory mean?

The name Gregory means "Watchful".

What is the origin of the name Gregory?

Gregory is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Gregory?

In 2023, 553 babies were named Gregory in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Gregory a boy's name?

Yes, Gregory is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Gregory

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Births Last Year: 553 ↘

All-Time Total: 711,108

Peak Year: 1962

Gregory is derived from the Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." It has been used as a given name since the early Christian period.

Notable Namesakes

Gregory Peck - Actor, starred in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Gregory Hines - Dancer, actor, known for tap dancing.
Gregory Porter - Jazz singer, Grammy Award winner.
Gregory Abbott - Singer, known for hit song "Shake You Down."
Gregory Isaacs - Reggae singer, known as "Cool Ruler."
Gregory Maguire - Author, wrote "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West."
Gregory Benford - Science fiction author, Nebula Award winner.
Gregory Crewdson - Photographer, known for cinematic, staged scenes.
Gregory Bateson - Anthropologist, known for work on communication theory.
Gregory Pincus - Biologist, co-inventor of the birth control pill.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Gregory

Robert Mason Jeffrey Austin Dennis Tristan Landon Michael

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Gregory

Riley Ariya Ava Taylor Skyler Ella Laila Alaya

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Gregory

Greg Gregg Gregoria Gregorio Ira

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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