Boy name
Gregory name meaning
“watchful, alert, vigilant”
Gregory means “watchful, alert, vigilant.” It is the English form of Greek Grēgorios, transmitted through Latin Gregorius and associated with Greek grēgoros, meaning watchful. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it is directly related to Gregorios and French Grégoire, linking several established forms of the same name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,681
What does Gregory mean?
Watchful, alert, vigilant
In Turkish: uyanık, dikkatli, tetikte
Gregory continues Gregorios in English and can be shortened to Greg. Historical associations include the popes named Gregory, especially Gregory XIII and the calendar reform linked with him. Its meaning of vigilance comes from Greek, while the calendar connection is a later historical association.
Origin of the name Gregory
Gregory is the English form of Greek Grēgorios, transmitted through Latin Gregorius. The source name is associated with wakefulness and vigilance.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Gregory in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | G |
How to pronounce Gregory
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡɾeɡoɾj/ |
Is Gregory a boy’s name?
Yes, Gregory is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Gregory does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Gregory
- Gregory Casparian · b. 1856
FAQ about the name Gregory
What is the meaning of Gregory?
Gregory means “watchful, alert, vigilant”. Gregory is the English form of Greek Grēgorios, transmitted through Latin Gregorius. The source name is associated with wakefulness and vigilance.
Is Gregory a boy’s name?
Yes, Gregory is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Gregory in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gregory nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gregory?
Gregory is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Gregory have?
Gregory has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Gregory?
Gregory does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Gregory?
Notable people named Gregory include Gregory Casparian.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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