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Gregory is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "English form of Latin Gregorius, which was from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), derived from γρήγορος (gregoros) meaning ‘watchful, alert’, itself a derivative of Ancient Greek ἐγείρω (egeiro) meaning ‘to awaken’. This name was popular among early Christians, being borne by a number of important saints including Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus (3rd century), Saint Gregory the Illuminator (4th century), Saint Gregory of Nyssa (4th century), Saint Gregory of Nazianzus (4th century), and Saint Gregory of Tours (6th century)." It ranked #593 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, english form of Latin Gregorius, which was from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), derived from γρήγορος (gregoros) meaning ‘watchful, alert’, itself a derivative of Ancient Greek ἐγείρω (egeiro) meaning ‘to awaken’. This name was popular among early Christians, being borne by a number of important saints including Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus (3rd century), Saint Gregory the Illuminator (4th century), Saint Gregory of Nyssa (4th century), Saint Gregory of Nazianzus (4th century), and Saint Gregory of Tours (6th century). The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Gregory ranked #593 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #593 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gregory mean?
Gregory means "watchful, alert", according to Behind the Name.
Is Gregory a popular name?
Gregory ranked #593 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Gregory a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Gregory appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Gregory — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
