Gregor

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Vigilant/watchful
Pronunciation
GREH-gawr (English), GREG-or (German, Slovenian)
GREH-gawr(Slovak)
GREH-go(German)
Popularity
The popularity of Gregor varies by country. It is not a top 100 name in any major English-speaking country, but is a popular name in some European countries, such as Austria and Slovenia.

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Cartoon of Gregor

Gregor Name meanings & History

Vigilant/watchful. German, Scottish, Slovak and Slovene form of Gregorius (see Gregory). A famous bearer was Gregor Mendel (1822-1884), a Czech monk and scientist who did experiments in genetics. Gregor is used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Gregor: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gregor:

G: Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter,Genuine

R: Rational,Restless,Resourceful,Reason

E: Expressive,Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Enliven,Enlighten

O: Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate

Gregor is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Gregor Mendel (Austrian scientist), Gregor Robertson (Canadian politician)

2.) GREGOR (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Short form of Gregorios (vigilant, a watchman), Gregor is also bestowed as an independent given name. See GREGORIOS. (GREH-GOR)


3.) GREGOR (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: German cognate of Gregory, which is from the Late Latin Gregorius, a cognate of the Greek Gregorios (vigilant, a watchman), which is derived from the verb egeirein (to awaken). The name was popular among early Christians and was borne by several saints and many popes. In 1582 Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, a corrected form of the Julian calendar, which is now used in most countries of the world. Var: Grigor. (GRAY-GOR)


4.) Gregor (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Vigilant

Other Forms: Greger, Grigor, Grygor


5.) Gregor (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) a form of Gregory.

Other Forms: Gregoor, Grégor, Gregore


6.) GREGOR (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Gregorios (vigilant, watchful), which is from egeirein (to awaken). The name was borne by several early saints and popes. Cognate: Gregers (Danish, Norwegian); Joris (Dutch, Frisian); Greger (Swedish). (GREE-GOR)


7.) GREGOR (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Short form of Gregory (vigilant), Gregor is now used as an independent given name. Griogair is the Gaelic form. See GREGORY. Short: Greg, Gregg, Greig. (GREG-OR)


8.) Gregor (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) cautious

Other Forms: Greger, Gregors, Greig


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