Gregory
g-rego-ry,
gr(e)-gory
US Popularity:1019
Origin:Greek
Meaning:watchful, vigilant
From the Greek Gregōrios emerges Gregory, a boy's name tasked as being "vigilant" and "watchful." A favored title for over 1,500 years, Gregory has so long intertwined with Christianity that it has enveloped the Latin grex, meaning "flock," into its meaning. And so, Gregory represents one who is protective yet soothing, a mindful leader guiding their peers through any strife.
Famous People Named Gregory
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- Gregory PeckActor
- Gregory PolancoBaseball Player
- Gregory SmithTV Actor
Gregory Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Gregory is currently #1266 on The Bump
Boy:Gregory is currently #343 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Gregory is currently #1019 in U.S. births
Boy:Gregory is currently #347 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1019
in 2022
- 17
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Gregory
Behind the Name, Gregory, May 2020
Online Etymology Dictionary, Gregory, January 2018
Online Etymology Dictionary, gregarious, December 2023
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