Gregor
Gregor is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Watchful, vigilant, or alert.
Origin and history
Gregor is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning watchful or vigilant. It is a traditional European variant of Gregory, widely used in German, Scottish, and Slavic contexts. In the United States, it remains a rare but historically recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,213 babies in the United States have been named Gregor since 1880. It ranks #3485 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- CA (71.2 %)
- NY (19.2 %)
- PA (9.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 50 |
| 1920-1930 | 88 |
| 1930-1940 | 52 |
| 1940-1950 | 98 |
| 1950-1960 | 140 |
| 1960-1970 | 189 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 126 |
| 2010-2019 | 111 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Gregor
- Gregor Mendel: Biologist, Friar
- Gregor Blanco: Baseball player
- Gregor Townsend: Rugby player, Rugby coach
Nicknames
Greg
Fun facts
- Gregor Samsa is the famous protagonist of Franz Kafka's 1915 novella The Metamorphosis.
- Gregor Mendel was an Augustinian friar whose experiments with pea plants founded the science of genetics.