Gregorio

Gregorio is a masculine given name used in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese contexts. It is the form of Gregory in these languages and is derived from the Greek Gregorios, meaning “watchful” or “vigilant.” In Portuguese, the form is Gregório, written with an acute accent.

As a religious name, Gregorio is associated with Saint Gregory the Great, known in Latin as Gregorius Magnus, and the name appears in local forms across Christian Europe. The Latin form Gregorius is common in older texts, while modern Western languages adapt the name to their own phonetics and orthography.

Geographic and cultural usage remains widespread in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Latin America, where Gregorio is a traditional given name across generations. It also appears in regions influenced by Spanish and Italian cultures, including parts of the Philippines and other former colonies.

Notable individuals with the given name include Gregorio Marañón, a Spanish physician and writer; Gregorio López y Fuentes, a Cuban writer; and Gregorio Luperón, a Dominican statesman and military leader. These figures illustrate the name’s long-standing presence in public life across the Spanish-speaking world.

In some cases, Gregorio may also appear as a surname, though this is less common. Variants of the name include Gregor, Grégoire, Grigor, and Grigori, reflecting its broad historical and linguistic reach.