Grier

Scottish, spelling variation of Greer

"alert, watchful"

Grier Origin and Meaning

The name Grier is a girl's name of Scottish origin meaning "alert, watchful".

Brooke Shields chose this name for her younger daughter. It's one of the original androgynous movie star names, precursor to Drew and Glenn and Cameron, borne by Greer Garson.

Grier Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 2983 on Nameberry

Grier Popularity

• 1842 Nameberry 2019

20 Names Similar to Grier

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Famous People Named Grier

• Pam Grier U.S. actress
• Hayes Grier Internet star (born Benjamin Hayes Grier)
• Will Grier American football quarterback for the West Virginia Mountaineers
• Grier Hammond Henchy daughter of Brooke Shields
• Emeline Grier Miller (b. 2016) daughter of skier (Samuel) Bode Miller
• David Alan Grier American actor and comedian.