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The baby name Grzegorz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡʐɛɡɔʂ/ (approx. "GZHEH-gosh").

Grzegorz is Polish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Polish
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʐɛɡɔʂ/ (approx. "GZHEH-gosh")

What is the meaning of the name Grzegorz ?

The baby name Grzegorz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡʐɛɡɔʂ/ (approx. "GZHEH-gosh").

Grzegorz is Polish in Origin.

Grzegorz is the standard Polish form of Latin Gregorius, from Greek Gregorios, derived from gregorein “to be awake; watchful.” It entered Polish naming stock with the Christianization of Poland in the 10th century and has long been favored among clergy and the nobility. The name is linked to numerous saints, notably Pope Gregory the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus, sustaining its use through the Middle Ages and into modern times; Polish name days commonly fall on 12 March and 3 September.

International equivalents include Gregory (English), Gregor (German/Scots), Gregorio (Italian/Spanish), Grégoire (French), Gregório (Portuguese), Grigore (Romanian), Grigor/Grigori(i/y) (Armenian/Russian), Hryhorii (Ukrainian), and Grigol (Georgian). Polish diminutives and nicknames are Grześ, Grzesiek, Grzesio/Grzesiu. Surnames such as Grzegorczyk and Grzegorzewski derive from it. The core meaning - “vigilant, alert” - has made Grzegorz a traditional, steady choice in Poland, with periodic revivals in the 20th century and enduring recognition today.

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Grzegorz – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2014 #1 751
PL Boys 0 #11 25,052 6,459
PL 0 #27 980 2,600
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
Iceland Boys 0 #54 20 131
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
Norway Boys 1998 #136 5 495
LT Boys 0 #148 4 2,166
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Boys 2009 #177 2 1,294
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
LU Boys 0 #207 12 4,970
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
GR Boys 0 #258 10 6,912
DK Boys 0 #268 58 7,401
CZ Boys 0 #281 24 6,530
PL Girls 0 #294 61 5,096
NL 0 #372 20 2,481
NL Boys 0 #375 890 5,873
Austria Boys 0 #382 61 2,180
Germany 0 #424 14 2,542
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
Germany Boys 0 #515 532 5,697
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
IR Boys 0 #530 23 10,162
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
Spain Boys 0 #821 110 5,610
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
IT Boys 0 #1,158 316 10,046
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Grzegorz is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
AE
Austria

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People also ask about Grzegorz

Grzegorz is predominantly a boy's name.
Grzegorz is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɡʐɛɡɔʂ/ (approx. "GZHEH-gosh").
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Grześ, Grzesiek, Grzesio, Grzechu and Grzegorzek.
Across languages, Grzegorz has these equivalents: Gregory (English), Gregor (German/Scottish), Grégoire (French), Gregorio (Italian/Spanish), Grigori/Grigory (Russian), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Grzegorz ranked #1 in Ireland in 2014, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Grzegorz ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2014).
Grzegorz's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #107 in 1988 to #136 in 1998 in Norway.