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Grzegorz

Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Grzegorz: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2007.

Grzegorz is the Polish form of Gregory, ultimately from the Greek *Gregorios*, meaning “watchful” or “vigilant.” It entered Polish through medieval Christian tradition, honouring several saints including Pope Gregory the Great. Famous bearers include Grzegorz Turnau, a celebrated Polish singer-songwriter, and Grzegorz Lato, a legendary footballer who won the Golden Boot at the 1974 World Cup. The name has no direct Scottish place connections, though the English form Gregory gave rise to several place names such as Gregorston. In Scotland, Grzegorz has become increasingly familiar since the early 2000s, reflecting significant Polish migration and making it a meaningful choice for families who want to honour dual heritage or simply appreciate a strong, distinctive name with centuries of history.

Boy 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20073 babies
Latest (2014)
#6803 babies
Total births
9since 2007
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2007 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).