BoyScottish origin

Gregor: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A watchful name meaning vigilant guardian, alert and caring.

Origin
Scottish
Syllables
2
Current rank
#8923
Peak
#1131 in 1897

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1897: #113118971920: #401019201930: #266819301950: #190819501960: #236019601970: #181919701980: #513519801990: #553319902000: #649120002005: #636020052010: #723720102015: #901920152020: #89232020#1#9019

What Gregor Means

Gregor is a boy name of Scottish origin. A watchful name meaning vigilant guardian, alert and caring.

How Popular Gregor Is

Gregor currently ranks #8923 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1131 in 1897. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Gregor

  • Gregor is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Gregor is a name from the Scottish Gaelic tradition.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Gregor

Other Scottish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Gregor

Scottish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gregor.

Questions About Gregor

What does Gregor mean?

Gregor is a boy name of Scottish origin. A watchful name meaning vigilant guardian, alert and caring.

How popular is Gregor?

Gregor currently ranks #8923 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1131 in 1897. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Gregor come from?

Gregor comes from Scottish roots. Gregor is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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