Greer
English (Rare) · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Greer
The given name 'Greer' is a Scottish surname transferred to a first name, derived from the Gaelic *Mac Griogair* meaning "son of Gregory," with Gregory itself from the Greek *gregorein* meaning "watchful" or "alert." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably Scotland and the United States, with no specific religious association, though it gained modern prominence through the actress Greer Garson in the 20th century.
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Etymology
The given name 'Greer' is a Scottish surname transferred to a first name, derived from the Gaelic *Mac Griogair* meaning "son of Gregory," with Gregory itself from the Greek *gregorein* meaning "watchful" or "alert." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably Scotland and the United States, with no specific religious association, though it gained modern prominence through the actress Greer Garson in the 20th century.
Greer currently ranks #1,851 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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