Gregory

Boy's name

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.

Meaning Watchful
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 553 Falling
Peak year 1962

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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.

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