Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Gregory Updated February 10, 2026 by Jennifer M. Gregory Gender: Male Origin: Greek Meaning: Vigilant, Watchful #Surname ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Gregory? The name Gregory is primarily a male name of Greek origin that means Vigilant, Watchful. People who like the name Gregory also like: Liam, Nicholas, Henry, Benjamin, Alexander, Gabriel, William, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Audrey, Genevieve, Alice, Evelyn, Amelia Names like Gregory: Gregoire, Grigoriy Stats for the Name Gregory Gregory is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Gregory is currently #539 in U.S. births