About the name Gregory
Sixteen popes have used Gregory, which is more than any name except John. It means watchful, and it has the unhurried quality to match.
Gregory is a boy name of Greek origin, pronounced GREG-uh-ree. On the NameRarity scale it scores 43 out of 100, which places it in the uncommon band — familiar to everyone, yet rarely duplicated in the same room. Its strongest period was the 1950s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Gregory?
Gregory sits at approximately #480 in recent US rankings. Roughly 190 people per million carry it — about 1 in 5,263. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Gregory
- Gregory PeckAmerican actor
- Pope Gregory ISixth-century pope, the Gregorian chant is named for him
Spellings and variants of Gregory
Names similar to Gregory
Atticus
AT-ih-kus
From Attica
George
JORJ
Farmer, worker of the earth
Damian
DAY-mee-an
To tame or subdue
Dimitri
duh-MEE-tree
Follower of Demeter
Evander
ih-VAN-der
Good man
Everett
EV-uh-ret
Brave as a wild boar
Georgia
JOR-juh
Farmer, worker of the earth
Hector
HEK-tor
Holding fast, steadfast defender
Gregory — frequently asked questions
What does the name Gregory mean?
Gregory means "Watchful, vigilant". It is a name of Greek origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Gregory?
Gregory is pronounced GREG-uh-ree, with 3 syllables.
How rare is the name Gregory?
Gregory scores 43 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it uncommon. Roughly 1 in every 5,263 people carry it — about 190 per million.
What is the numerology number for Gregory?
Gregory carries the expression number 5, known as The Free Spirit. Its soul urge number is 11 and its personality number is 3.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Gregory?
The lucky number for Gregory is 5 (with 14, 23, 32 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Bright Turquoise. The traditional lucky day is Wednesday and the associated gemstone is Aquamarine.
Is Gregory a popular name?
Gregory currently sits around rank #480 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1950s.