Gregory Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gregory Name at a Glance

Name	Gregory
Meaning	Watchful. Famous bearer: American actor Gregory Peck, and Pope Gregory I who was also known as St Gregory the Great.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gregory Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gregory means “Watchful. Famous bearer: American actor Gregory Peck, and Pope Gregory I who was also known as St Gregory the Great”. 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 Greek origin. Browse more Greek 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

When considering Gregory for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.