Gregorius

Gregorius is the Latin form of the male given name Gregory. It originates from the Greek name Gregorios, typically interpreted as “watchful” or “vigilant.” The form Gregorius has been used in religious and scholarly contexts since antiquity, especially within ecclesiastical Latin.

In modern usage, Gregorius appears alongside variants such as Gregory (English), Gregor (German and Scandinavian), and Grégoire (French). The form is sometimes used as a formal or ceremonial given name and, less commonly, as a surname.

In Christian tradition, Gregorius is associated with several saints and church leaders named Gregory. Notable examples include Gregory I the Great (in Latin, Gregorius I Magister) and Gregory of Nazianzus (Gregorius Nazianzenus). These figures contributed to the spread of the name across medieval Europe and influenced its continued use in liturgical calendars and hagiography.

Notable people with the name or surname Gregorius include Didi Gregorius (Dominic Gregorius), a Dutch professional baseball shortstop born in 1990. The name also appears in Latin literature and ecclesiastical writings to refer to various saints named Gregory, reinforcing its long-standing religious and cultural resonance.