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Grier

♂ Boy

Pronounced GREER /ˈgrɪr/High

Meaning: A Scottish surname form of Gregor/Gregory — from the Greek gregorios, 'watchful; vigilant; alert'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Watchful; vigilant: Grier is a Scottish form of Gregor. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowScottish, Greek
MeaningA Scottish surname form of Gregor/Gregory — from the Greek gregorios, 'watchful; vigilant; alert'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#11136 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 332

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919162025

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

Grier is a Scottish surname form of Gregor/Gregory — from the Greek gregorios, 'watchful; vigilant; alert'; used for both sexes. A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'GREER').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name for both sexes. Rare, watchful-and-vigilant at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gregory comes from the Greek gregorios, 'watchful; vigilant' — Grier is a Scottish surname form, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (said 'GREER').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Grier — Scottish form of Gregor; unisex

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grier mean?

Grier is a Scottish form of Gregor/Gregory — Greek 'watchful; vigilant'; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Grier?

It's said GREER /ˈgrɪr/ — one syllable.

Is Grier a boy or girl name?

Grier is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Grier?

Grier is a very rare name in the U.S.

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