Gregory is a ♂ boy name.
Gregory is an English variant of the Greek name Gregorios.
Gregory means “watchful”, “alert” and “shepherd” (from ancient Greek “grēgoreō/γρηγορέω”). Through folk etymology, Gregory also became associated with the Latin word “grex” meaning “herd” or “flock”. Therefore, Gregory has the meaning “shepherd”.
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