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Grier

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Grier: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2002.

A name with a crisp, modern feel, Grier is a Scottish and Irish surname that has transitioned into a popular given name. It is a contracted form of MacGriogair, meaning “son of Gregory,” with Gregory itself deriving from the Greek *gregorios* (“watchful, vigilant”). As a first name, it is used for both boys and girls, with a strong, unisex appeal. While not tied to a single famous bearer, its similarity to “Gregor” connects it to the legendary Scottish folk hero Gregor MacGregor. The place name Grier may recall the Grier Islands in Canada, named for a naval officer. A notable variant is the feminine spelling Greer, famously borne by actress Greer Garson, and the name also shares an etymological root with the many Gregories and Gregs in the English-speaking world.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20023 babies
Latest (2002)
#4383 babies
Total births
3since 2002
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2002 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).