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Gregory

GREG-or-ee

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Greek 'Gregorios' from 'gregoros' (watchful, vigilant), borne by multiple Pope Gregorys, suggesting spiritual watchfulness.”

Popularity Over Time

Gregory US popularity rank over timeRank 769 in 1902 to rank 21 in 1962. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#21#395#7691900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #538 in the United States.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

3

Nicknames

GregGregory

Style

ClassicElegantStrongTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Gregory Peck (actor)
  • Pope Gregory the Great
  • Gregory House (fictional character)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Old Money Names → Royal Names → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Gregory

Greek Beautiful But Not Top 100

Gregorio

Greek Rare & Uncommon

Sibling Name Ideas

Thomas

Aramaic Top 50

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Greek origin, works across Western and Orthodox Christian cultures

People Also Ask

Greek 'Gregorios' from 'gregoros' (watchful, vigilant), borne by multiple Pope Gregorys, suggesting spiritual watchfulness.

Gregory is currently ranked #538 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Gregory include Greg, Gregory.

Names that pair beautifully with Gregory include Thomas.