Gregorio

Gregorio - A very unique male name

Gregorio appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #406. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gregorio and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gregorio? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Gregorio. The baby boy name Gregorio was given to 34 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1994 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 43,126 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gregorio peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 406.

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Gregorio is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gregorio is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,266 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,931.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gregorio is where you live.

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Gregorio origin and meaning

Greek, via Latin — Spanish and Italian form of Gregory

Gregory comes from Greek gregorios, 'watchful, alert'; Gregorio is its Spanish and Italian form

Gregorio has been in US data since 1910, carried by Spanish- and Italian-speaking families. It follows Gregory's long fall from its early-1990s high point here.

Attested etymology

Gregorio is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Gregorio, pop culture references for the name Gregorio and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Gregorio

We've found the following names that sound similar to Gregorio, sorted by popularity.

Gregory / Greggory / Grigor / Gregor / Gergory / Gregoria / Gurkirat / Gregario / Gregrey / Gregroy /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Gregorio

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Gregorio a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Gregorio?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

greh-GOR-ee-oh · /ɡrɛˈɡɔːrioʊ/
The data credits Gregorio with 3 syllables, but the spoken name has 4 — the site's syllable table and the actual pronunciation disagree.

Around the world

• Gregorio (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish.
• Gregorio (Italian) — Used as-is in Italian.
• Gregory (English) — The English form of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Gregory — The English form, a separate and larger name in the data.

Nicknames: GoyoGreg

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Gregorio is a dignified heritage choice with strong nickname options in two cultures.

Worth knowing

• English speakers will often default to Gregory, and the full form's four syllables get shortened quickly.