Will my child share the name Gregor with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Gregor per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gregor in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Gregor becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Gregor has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 996 places in the last five years. Its peak was #447 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Gregor a good choice for a distinctive name?

Gregor is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Gregor a popular baby name in the United States?

Gregor does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3689

Gregor

Gregor is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Gregor in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3689

About the Name Gregor

Gregor has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 996 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #447 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Gregor is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.