Grigor Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGREE-gor / /ˈɡrɪɡər/Greek; Slavic
Meaning
Greek: watchful; Slavic: defender
Historical & Cultural Background
Grigor is derived from the Greek name Gregorios, which means 'watchful' or 'vigilant.' It has been widely used in various Slavic countries, often as a variant of the name Grigori. The name has historical significance in Christian traditions, associated with several saints. It remains popular in Eastern Europe and has variations in many languages.
Trend Summary
Grigor has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Grigori
- Gregory
International Variants
- Grégoire (French)
- Grigore (Romanian)
- Gregorio (Italian)
- Grigoriy (Russian)
Famous people named Grigor
Grigor Dimitrov is a Bulgarian professional tennis player known for winning the ATP Finals in 2017.
Grigor Narekatsi was an Armenian monk and poet, recognized as a saint in the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Fictional characters named Grigor
Grigor is a character in the novel 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, representing complex moral dilemmas.
Grigor is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,' serving as a minor antagonist.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Grigor was first seen in the United States in 1984. Grigor has ranked as high as #1227 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Grigor has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Grigor (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 9 |