Gregorio
watchful, vigilant (Greek via Spanish)
Gregorio is a spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 149, with 58,289 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 43,529 as Gregorio, and 14,760 as Gregorio Jr.
Origin and meaning
watchful, vigilant (Greek via Spanish)
Gregorio derives from the Greek name Gregorios via Latin Gregorius. Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish era, it is a quintessential classic Hispanic-Filipino name with deep historical and religious roots.
Gregorio is the Spanish form of the Late Greek name Gregorios, derived from 'gregorein' meaning 'to be watchful' or 'alert'. It became widely established in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through Catholic veneration of Saint Gregory and standard baptismal naming practices.
Name character
In the Philippines
Traditionally common among older generations and historically prominent figures; frequently shortened to the classic Filipino nickname 'Goyo' or the English-influenced 'Greg'.
Related forms
- Gregory English
- Gregorio Italian
- Grégoire French
- Gregório Portuguese
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Gregorio with common surname pairs
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Gregorio is the given name. The full name is Gregorio + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Gregorio a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Gregorio is number 149, with 58,289 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.