gregorios

Gregorios is the Greek form of the given name Gregory. It is used in Greek-speaking and Eastern Christian contexts and has historically appeared in Latinized forms such as Gregorius. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Grigorios, often explained as meaning watchful or vigilant, a sense that traveled into Latin and other languages as Gregory or its variants.

The name is associated with a long tradition of saints, theologians, and church leaders. In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic worlds, Grigorios or Gregorios has been borne by bishops, patriarchs, and theologians across centuries, reflecting the name’s continued use in liturgical and clerical settings. In Western Christendom, the Latin form Gregorius gave rise to popes named Gregory, such as Gregory I (the Great) and Gregory VII, who are prominent in Catholic history. In modern Greek, Grigorios remains a common male given name, with variants and transliterations such as Grigorios or Grigoris appearing in contemporary use.

Notable bearers of cognate forms include Gregory the Theologian (Gregory of Nazianzus) and Gregory of Nyssa, early church fathers whose work shaped Christian theology; Grigorios Palamas, a 14th-century Byzantine theologian; and in the Russian-influenced world, Grigori Rasputin, a 20th-century figure whose name echoes the same root. The form is practiced globally with numerous spellings, including Grigorios in Greek, Gregorius in Latin, Gregorio in Romance languages, and Grigori in Slavic languages. See also Gregory for broader linguistic and cultural variants.