Gregor Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GREH-gor /ˈɡrɛɡər/
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: watchful; vigilant; Latin: one who is awake
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gregor is derived from the Greek name 'Gregorios', which means 'vigilant' or 'watchful'. This name was formed from the root 'gregorein', meaning 'to be awake' or 'to watch'.
The name was adopted into Latin as 'Gregorius', which then made its way into various languages, including Old French and Middle English, before becoming the modern English 'Gregory' and its variant 'Gregor'. The transition into English occurred around the 14th century, influenced by the Latin and Old French forms.
Historically, the name Gregor has significant associations with early Christian saints, most notably Saint Gregory the Great, who served as Pope from 590 to 604 CE. He is recognized for his contributions to the development of the Church and for his role in the Gregorian Chant, a form of plainchant that became a staple of Western liturgical music.
The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin version of the Bible, which was completed in the late 4th century and widely used throughout the Middle Ages. Culturally, the name Gregor has been associated with qualities of leadership and vigilance, reflecting its etymological roots.
It has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, including various monarchs and scholars. In literature, the name is famously represented by Gregor Samsa, the protagonist of Franz Kafka's novella 'The Metamorphosis', published in 1915, which explores themes of alienation and identity.
The name's enduring presence in various cultures and languages underscores its deep historical and cultural resonance.
Famous people named Gregor
In this section, you will find notable people named Gregor. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Gregor who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Gregor who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Gregor Mendel is a scientist best known for founding the modern science of genetics and his work on inheritance in pea plants.
Gregor Clegane is a fictional character best known for his role in the television series Game of Thrones and the book series A Song of Ice and Fire.
Gregor Samsa is a fictional character best known for his transformation into a giant insect in Franz Kafka's novella The Metamorphosis.
Fictional characters named Gregor
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Gregor Samsa is a fictional character from the novella The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. He is a traveling salesman who transforms into a giant insect, leading to his alienation from his family and society.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gregor was first seen in the United States in 1897.
Gregor has ranked as high as #3706 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Gregor has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Gregor is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gregor was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gregor.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 |
| 2018 | 11 | 11 |
| 2017 | 13 | 13 |
| 2016 | 12 | 12 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 |
| 2014 | 13 | 13 |
| 2013 | 13 | 13 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 15 | 15 |
| 2010 | 11 | 11 |
| 2009 | 7 | 7 |
| 2008 | 12 | 12 |
| 2007 | 12 | 12 |
| 2006 | 16 | 16 |
| 2005 | 12 | 12 |
| 2004 | 19 | 19 |
| 2003 | 9 | 9 |
| 2002 | 15 | 15 |
| 2001 | 14 | 14 |
| 2000 | 10 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 | 12 |
| 1998 | 9 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7 |
| 1996 | 17 | 17 |
| 1995 | 9 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 9 | 9 |
| 1992 | 18 | 18 |
| 1991 | 8 | 8 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 10 | 10 |
| 1987 | 19 | 19 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 | 8 |
| 1984 | 9 | 9 |
| 1983 | 13 | 13 |
| 1982 | 11 | 11 |
| 1981 | 12 | 12 |
| 1980 | 7 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1977 | 12 | 12 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 12 | 12 |
| 1974 | 11 | 11 |
| 1973 | 9 | 9 |
| 1972 | 10 | 10 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 |
| 1970 | 24 | 24 |
| 1969 | 21 | 21 |
| 1968 | 16 | 16 |
| 1967 | 15 | 15 |
| 1966 | 18 | 18 |
| 1965 | 18 | 18 |
| 1964 | 20 | 20 |
| 1963 | 26 | 26 |
| 1962 | 26 | 26 |
| 1961 | 16 | 16 |
| 1960 | 13 | 13 |
| 1959 | 16 | 16 |
| 1958 | 13 | 13 |
| 1957 | 13 | 13 |
| 1956 | 18 | 18 |
| 1955 | 12 | 12 |
| 1954 | 10 | 10 |
| 1953 | 13 | 13 |
| 1952 | 12 | 12 |
| 1951 | 17 | 17 |
| 1950 | 16 | 16 |
| 1949 | 14 | 14 |
| 1948 | 9 | 9 |
| 1947 | 12 | 12 |
| 1946 | 14 | 14 |
| 1945 | 8 | 8 |
| 1944 | 12 | 12 |
| 1943 | 13 | 13 |
| 1942 | 11 | 11 |
| 1941 | 5 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 | 6 |
| 1938 | 10 | 10 |
| 1935 | 9 | 9 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 |
| 1933 | 7 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 | 5 |
| 1930 | 10 | 10 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 |
| 1928 | 9 | 9 |
| 1927 | 5 | 5 |
| 1926 | 17 | 17 |
| 1924 | 10 | 10 |
| 1923 | 9 | 9 |
| 1922 | 11 | 11 |
| 1921 | 15 | 15 |
| 1920 | 6 | 6 |
| 1919 | 9 | 9 |
| 1918 | 7 | 7 |
| 1917 | 7 | 7 |
| 1915 | 10 | 10 |
| 1914 | 10 | 10 |
| 1913 | 7 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Gregor (2010)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |