GREGORY
The meaning of the unisex name Gregory is ON THE WATCH. AS THE FIRST OF 16 GREGORY POPES POPE GREGORY FOSTERED THE DEVELOPMENT OF GREGORIAN CHANTS. SEE ALSO GREG. GREGORIO: (LTALIAN/SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) ON THE WATCH..
Details on GREGORY:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- On the watch. as the first of 16 gregory popes pope gregory fostered the development of gregorian chants. see also greg. gregorio: (ltalian/spanish/portuguese) on the watch
- Popularity for Boy:
- 1,085th in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 31,883rd in the USA (bottom 45%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
553 births
GREGORY as a BOY in 2024
5 births
GREGORY as a GIRL in 2012
The meaning(s) of GREGORY:
The name Gregory is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Gregory is: Watchful. Famous bearer: American actor Gregory Peck, and Pope Gregory I who was also known as St Gregory the Great.
The name Gregory is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Gregory is: Watchful. Famous bearer: American actor Gregory Peck, and Pope Gregory I who was also known as St Gregory the Great.
The name Gregory is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gregory is: On the watch. As the first of 16 Gregory popes Pope Gregory fostered the development of Gregorian chants. See also Greg. Gregorio: (ltalian/Spanish/Portuguese) 'On the watch.
The name Gregory is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Gregory is: The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet' Servant to Capulet.
USA SSA birth(s) for GREGORY:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name GREGORY
GREGORY as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 553 births |
| 2023 | 556 births |
| 2022 | 616 births |
| 2021 | 607 births |
| 2020 | 686 births |
| 2019 | 805 births |
| 2018 | 787 births |
| 2017 | 881 births |
| 2016 | 921 births |
| 2015 | 982 births |
| 2014 | 1106 births |
| 2013 | 1177 births |
| 2012 | 1227 births |
| 2011 | 1264 births |
| 2010 | 1286 births |
| 2009 | 1424 births |
GREGORY as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 births |
| 2007 | 5 births |
| 2004 | 8 births |
| 2002 | 5 births |
| 2000 | 5 births |
| 1999 | 7 births |
| 1998 | 7 births |
| 1997 | 11 births |
| 1996 | 5 births |
| 1995 | 12 births |
| 1994 | 8 births |
| 1993 | 17 births |
| 1992 | 17 births |
| 1991 | 24 births |
| 1990 | 23 births |
| 1989 | 39 births |
About the name GREGORY
Gregory, a name rich with history and significance, derives from the Latin “Gregorius,” rooted in the Greek word “gregorein,” meaning “to be watchful.” This name evokes a sense of vigilance and strength, symbolizing the protective nature of those who bear it. Popular across various cultures and geographies, Gregory finds its place in English-speaking countries, as well as in France, Italy, and Russia, where the variation "Grigori" adds a unique flair. In Christianity, Saint Gregory the Great, a revered pope and theologian, further enhances the name's noble stature, connecting it to leadership and wisdom. As it resonates through generations, Gregory embodies a timeless charm, making it a warm and inviting choice for a baby destined to be both watchful and wise, navigating the world with a steady heart.
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