The baby name Grigori is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡriːɡəri/ (GREE-gər-ee); Russian approx. /ɡrʲɪˈɡorʲɪj/ (gree-GOR-ee).
The baby name Grigori is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡriːɡəri/ (GREE-gər-ee); Russian approx. /ɡrʲɪˈɡorʲɪj/ (gree-GOR-ee).
Grigori is in Origin.
Grigori is the Russian and broader East Slavic form of Gregory, ultimately from Greek Grēgórios (Γρηγόριος), derived from gregorein “to be watchful, vigilant.” The standard Russian form is Григорий, transliterated as Grigorii or Grigory; Grigori is a streamlined Western spelling. Close regional counterparts include Ukrainian Hryhorii/Hryhoriy and Belarusian Ryhor. The meaning centers on alertness, wakefulness, and spiritual vigilance.
The name entered Slavic use with Orthodox Christianity and remained common through tsarist and Soviet eras, supported by saints such as Gregory the Theologian and Gregory Palamas. Notable bearers include Grigori Rasputin, mathematician Grigori Perelman, and filmmaker Grigori Chukhrai. Familiar diminutives are Grisha and Grishka. International variants span Gregory (English), Gregor (German/Scandinavian/Slovene), Grégoire (French), Gregorio (Italian/Spanish), Grzegorz (Polish), Grigore (Romanian), Grigor (Armenian/Bulgarian), Grigol (Georgian), and Catalan/Occitan Gregori. Grigori offers a traditional, scholarly vibe with a strong Slavic flavor.
| Grigori Rasputin Grigori Rasputin was a Russian mystic and advisor to the Romanov family, most famous for his influence over Tsar Nicholas II and his family. He became a controversial figure due to his alleged healing abilities and the power he wielded in the Russian court. Rasputin's life and mysterious death have inspired numerous books and films, including the 1997 animated film 'Anastasia'. | Grigori Aleksandrov Grigori Aleksandrov was a Soviet actor and filmmaker best known for directing the classic film 'Volga-Volga'. He collaborated with Sergei Eisenstein on 'Battleship Potemkin' and 'October', contributing significantly to Soviet cinema. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | 0 | #34 | 1 | 434 | |
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #68 | 13 | 756 |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #102 | 9 | 2,055 |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 1 | 1,564 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #109 | 17 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #130 | 2 | 3,473 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| RU | 0 | #191 | 4 | 3,641 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #251 | 17 | 6,912 |
| IL | 0 | #280 | 3 | 6,291 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #292 | 5 | 6,578 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #333 | 8 | 6,459 |
| France | Boys | 1985 | #336 | 3 | 1,616 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #411 | 95 | 12,621 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #417 | 11 | 2,041 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #486 | 63 | 10,655 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #510 | 98 | 10,983 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #563 | 3 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #647 | 36 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #923 | 30 | 5,697 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,444 | 28 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Grigori is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:
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