What origin is the name Gregory?

Gregory comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gregory a popular name?

Gregory is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Gregory?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Gregory — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Gregory

Q: Is Gregory a rare name?

Yes. Gregory does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gregory

Gregory

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Gregory is a greek boy's name meaning "Vigilant; on the watch. as the first of 16 gregory popes pope gregory fostered the development of gregorian chants. see also greg. gregorio: (ltalian/spanish/portuguese) on the watch".

With greek roots, Gregory is a boy name that means "Vigilant; on the watch. as the first of 16 gregory popes pope gregory fostered the development of gregorian chants. see also greg. gregorio: (ltalian/spanish/portuguese) on the watch". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Vigilant; on the watch. as the first of 16 gregory popes pope gregory fostered the development of gregorian chants. see also greg. gregorio: (ltalian/spanish/portuguese) on the watch

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gregory

Very rare in US records

What does Gregory mean?

Gregory is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Vigilant; on the watch. as the first of 16 gregory popes pope gregory fostered the development of gregorian chants. see also greg. gregorio: (ltalian/spanish/portuguese) on the watch".