Gregor Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gregor Name at a Glance

Name	Gregor
Meaning	A variant of Gregory, meaning 'on the watch', which gave rise to the name McGregor.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gregor Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gregor means “A variant of Gregory, meaning 'on the watch', which gave rise to the name McGregor”. 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.

Gregor Name Origin

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

Is Gregor a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Gregor

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