Greer - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Greer \g-reer\ is pronounced gryr. It is of Scottish origin. Surname and variant of Gregory (Latin) "watchful, vigilant". Notable in the 1940s and 1950s due to actress Greer Garson.

Greer has 1 variant form: Grier.

Greer is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Greer. Compare Greer with related baby names.