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Gregary

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How to Pronounce Gregary

Pronounced GREG-uh-ree /ˈɡrɛɡ.ə.ri/Medium

Meaning: Gregary is a variant spelling of Gregory, swapping the usual -ory ending for -ary. Gregory comes from Greek 'gregorein,' to be watchful or awake, a meaning long favored by early churchmen; Gregary carries the same sense.Low

In 30 seconds: Gregary is a respelling of Gregory 'watchful'; it was given to only a couple dozen boys a year, peaking in the mid-1960s (said GREG-uh-ree).
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningGregary is a variant spelling of Gregory, swapping the usual -ory ending for -ary. Gregory comes from Greek 'gregorein,' to be watchful or awake, a meaning long favored by early churchmen; Gregary carries the same sense.
U.S. rank (2002)#9802 ↘ Falling
2002 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 504

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196519462002

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gregary is a spelling variant of Gregory, the classic name from Greek 'gregorein,' to be watchful. Borne by numerous popes and saints, Gregory was a mid-century staple; Gregary simply reworks its ending while keeping the alert, watchful meaning.

It was never common, given to only a couple dozen boys a year at its mid-1960s peak and gone by the early 2000s. A Gregary from that time is in his late fifties now; the standard Gregory endures, but this spelling reads as an artifact.

Did you know? Gregary rode the strong mid-century popularity of Gregory, a name lifted further by actor Gregory Peck, but kept a rare -ary spelling.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Gregary — Respelling of Gregory; Greek 'gregorein' to be watchful

Variations

GregoryGregeryGreggoryGregori

Nicknames

GregGregg

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Gregory— the standard spelling of this name
Zachary— a like three-beat -ary sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gregary mean?

It is a respelling of Gregory, from Greek 'gregorein' meaning to be watchful or awake.

How do you pronounce Gregary?

It's said GREG-uh-ree /ˈɡrɛɡ.ə.ri/, three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gregary a boy or girl name?

Gregary is used as a boy's name.

Is Gregary a popular name?

No, it was always rare, a spelling of Gregory seen mostly in the mid-nineteen-sixties.

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