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Gregory name meaning
First Name
711k
in the U.S.
since 1880
711k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
91k
in the U.S.
in 2010
91k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Gregory mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Gregory
User Submitted Origins
English
75%
Greek
25%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Gregory means "Watchful one".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Gregory means "The diligent one. Watchman".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Gregory means "Diligent the wacthful one .the watcher".
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Gregory means "Watchful, Alert".
- A submission from South Africa says the name Gregory means "Watchful, observant" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from Uganda says the name Gregory means "Be watchful" and is of Greek origin.
- A user from Utah, U.S. says the name Gregory is of Celtic origin and means "Watchman".
- A user from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Gregory means "Watful oak".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Gregory means "vigilant" and is of Greek origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Gregory
Senses
- Pope Gregory XIII., born 1572, died 1585, the pope who introduced the modern calendar.synonyms: Gregory XIII, Ugo Buoncompagni.
- Pope Gregory I., born circa 540, died 604; the pope for whom Gregorian chants were named.synonyms: Gregory I, Saint Gregory I, Gregory the Great.
Other Dictionary Sources
- (Roman Catholic Church) an Italian pope distinguished for his spiritual and temporal leadership; a saint and Doctor of the Church (540?-604)
- The Italian pope who fought to establish the supremacy of the pope over the Roman Catholic Church and the supremacy of the church over the state (1020-1085)
- The Italian pope from 1406 to 1415 who worked to end the Great Schism and who retired to make it possible (1327-1417)
- The pope who sponsored the introduction of the modern calendar (1572-1585)
- Italian pope from 1831 to 1846; conservative in politics and theology; worked to propagate Catholicism in England and the United States (1765-1846)
- (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
Wiktionary
Via Latin Grēgorius, from post-classical Ancient Greek Γρηγόριος (Grēgórios, “watchful, vigilant”).
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
- A patronymic surname.
- (Cockney rhyming slang) Shortened form of Gregory Peck, a neck
Notable Persons Named Gregory
Notable Persons Named Gregory
Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck was an actor, humanitarian, and humanitarianism. His career lasted from 1942 to 2000. Gregory was given the name Eldred Gregory Peck on April 5th, 1916 in San Diego, California, United States. He breathed his last breath on June 12th, 2003.
Gregory Porter
Gregory Porter is a jazz, blues, soul music, and gospel music musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1998 to present. Gregory was born on November 4th, 1971 in Sacramento, California, United States.
Gigi Gorgeous
Gigi Gorgeous is a youtube personality, model, and youtube. Gigi was given the name Gregory Allan Lazzarato on April 20th, 1992 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman is a singer-songwriter and musician. He was most prominent from 1960 to present. Gregg was given the name Gregory LeNoir Allman on December 8th, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
Greg Lake
Greg Lake is a progressive rock musician. He plays Alembic Inc, Wal (bass), Fender Jazz Bass, and Gibson Ripper. He has been prominent since 1966. Greg was given the name Gregory Stuart Lake on November 10th, 1947 in Poole, Dorset, England.
Greg Kinnear
Greg Kinnear is an actor and television personality. He has been prominent since 1988. Greg was given the name Gregory Buck Kinnear on June 17th, 1963 in Logansport, Indiana, U.S.
- Greg GiraldoComedian
- Greg GutfeldTelevision Personality
- Gregory HelmsWrestler
- Greg SesteroActor
- Greg DanielsScreenwriter
- Gregory van der WielSoccer Player
- Greg KurstinProducer
- Greg ProopsComedian
- Greg GrunbergActor
- Gregory VIIPope
- Gregory SmithActor
- Gregory Harrison
- Greg GraffinMusician
- Gregory XIIIPope
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gregory
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gregory
Dick Gregory
Dick Gregory is a satire, political satire, and observational comedy comedian. Dick was given the name Richard Claxton Gregory on October 12th, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Philippa Gregory
Philippa Gregory is a historical fiction, romance novel, and fantasy literature writer. She has had major accomplishments since 1987. Philippa was born Philippa Gregory on January 9th, 1954 in Nairobi, Kenya.
James Gregory
His career lasted from 1939 to 2000. James was born on December 23rd, 1911 in Bronx, New York, U.S. He died on September 16th, 2002.
David Gregory
David Gregory is a television host. David was given the name David Michael Gregory on August 24th, 1970 in Los Angeles.
Kimberly Hebert Gregory
Kimberly Hebert Gregory is an actress.
Randy Gregory
Randy Gregory is a football player for the Dallas Cowboys. Randy was born on November 23rd, 1992 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Common last names for Gregory
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Gregory | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 78.64% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 15.56% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.75% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.99% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.49% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Gregory
People with the last name Gregory are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Gregory
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| #27 | Boy Names Unique to the Great Lakes |