Gregory - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Gregory \g-rego-ry, gr(e)-gory\ is pronounced GREG-er-ee. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "watchful, vigilant". The first of the 16 popes and 10 saints to bear the name was called Gregory the Great. He founded monasteries, reorganized papal administration and fostered the development of the Gregorian chants. Gregor is a Scottish and German variant; Gregori is Russian; Grigor is Welsh and Russian. Actors Gregory Peck, Gregory Hines, Greg Wise, Greg Kinnear; cyclist Greg LeMond; musician Gregg Allman.

Gregory has 18 variant forms: Graig, Greer, Greg, Greger, Gregg, Greggory, Gregoire, Gregoor, Gregor, Gregori, Gregorio, Gregorius, Gregos, Grigor, Grigori, Grigorios, Grygor and Grzegorz.

For more information, see also the related name Grayson.

Gregory is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Gregory. Click here to compare Gregory with related baby names.