Gregory Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gregory Name at a Glance

Name	Gregory
Meaning	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.'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gregory Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gregory means “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”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gregory Name Origin

Our database records Gregory under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gregory a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gregory is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gregory

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