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Gregory

Boy name · 455 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Gregory: 455 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 30 births in 1985.

Gregory comes from the Greek *Gregorios*, derived from *gregorein* meaning "to be watchful" or "alert," a virtue name that gained popularity through early Christian saints. Most famously, there are sixteen popes named Gregory, including Gregory the Great, a sixth-century pope and Doctor of the Church, and the actor Gregory Peck, whose dignified presence made the name feel timeless. While there is no major place named directly for a Gregory, the Scottish form *Gregor* has been a well-loved variant in its own right, and the name has consistently appeared on Scottish birth registers since records began in 1974. Its enduring appeal lies in its classic, no-nonsense feel—a name that feels both scholarly and solid, with a quiet vigilance built right into its meaning.