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Gordei

Quick answerGordei is a Russian diminutive form of Grigory (Gregory), derived from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant" from the root gregorein (to watch).

Greek · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#978
TrendNew ★
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageRussian
CultureSlavic
ReligionOrthodox Christianity
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 22
Global rank#978

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Gordei

Gordei is a Russian diminutive form of Grigory (Gregory), derived from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant" from the root gregorein (to watch).

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Etymology

Gordei is a Russian diminutive form of Grigory (Gregory), derived from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant" from the root gregorein (to watch). The name is primarily used in Russian and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical significance in Russia and other Slavic nations.

Gordei currently ranks #978 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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