Gregory
Gregory: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ · /ˈɡɹɛɡ(ə)ɹi/
Meaning and origin of Gregory
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Via Latin Grēgorius, from post-classical Ancient Greek Γρηγόριος (Grēgórios, “watchful, vigilant”), from Ancient Greek ἐγείρω (egeírō, “awaken, arouse”).
How popular is Gregory?
Since 1880, 2,860 girls and 711,893 boys in the U.S. have been named Gregory (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1111 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #21 in 1962. In 2025 it ranked #593 for boys, with 493 babies given the name.
Names similar to Gregory
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Gregory FAQ
What does the name Gregory mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. Via Latin Grēgorius, from post-classical Ancient Greek Γρηγόριος (Grēgórios, “watchful, vigilant”), from Ancient Greek ἐγείρω (egeírō, “awaken, arouse”).
What is the origin of the name Gregory?
Gregory is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Gregory?
Since 1880, 2,860 girls and 711,893 boys in the U.S. have been named Gregory (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1111 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #21 in 1962. In 2025 it ranked #593 for boys, with 493 babies given the name.
Is Gregory a boy or girl name?
Gregory is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,860 girls and 711,893 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.