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The name Gregory peaked for girls at #1111 in 1967. Gregory is also used for boys, ranking #593 in 2025.

The name Gregory is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "vigilant, a watchman".

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The Greek name of sixteen popes and fifteen saints, the gregarious Gregory became big in the United States with the emergence of admirable actor Gregory Peck (born Eldred) in the late 1940s. From 1950 to 1973, it was in the Top 30, with nickname Greg becoming a Cool Dude name. 
Gregory remained in the Top 100 in the US until the late 90s. Now, while Gregory may have morphed into an Upstanding Dad Name, it carries the winning combination of deep roots and a modern feel that still deserves consideration.
In addition to Gregory Peck, there have been dancer-actor Gregory Hines, racer Greg Lemond, golfer Greg Norman, and musician Gregg Allman. Gregory Goyle is a Harry Potter wizard.

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The name Gregory is currently ranked #593 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #21 in 1963. The name is most popular in District of Columbia, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Gregory is occasionally used for girls in 2012.

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