Gergely
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Gergely is a Greek name meaning “watchful” or “alert”. It is a rare name, primarily used for boys, with 88.24% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Gergely
Gergely is a name of Greek origin, functioning as the Hungarian form of the name Gregory. The root derives from the Greek word gregoros, which means watchful or alert. Historically, this name was widely disseminated across Europe by several Popes, including Pope Gregory the Great, which cemented its usage in liturgical and cultural contexts. The Hungarian form reflects internal linguistic adaptation while maintaining the traditional meaning of the original Greek root.
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Gender Usage of the Name Gergely
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Gergely is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 88.24% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Gergely
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Gergely is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 15.3M births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 7.70M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Gergely was last recorded at #10,419 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2011) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,105 in 1982. Its lowest recorded position was #10,419 in 2011. Over the last 21 years (1990–2011) the name fell -6637 places (from #3,782 to #10,419).
Characteristics of the Name Gergely
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- G — Boy Names Starting with G
- Ends with
- y — Boy Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Gergely uses a two-syllable cadence with a distinctive, non-English phonetic structure that feels rooted in historical usage. Its traditional character results in a Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Gergely
Middle names used with GergelyMethodology
Gergely is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Gergely Daniel · Gergely Laszlo · Gergely Balazs
Middle name suggestions for GergelyMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Gergely is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Gergely David · Gergely Devon · Gergely Dylan · Gergely Derek · Gergely Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Gergely
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Gergely”
Dictionary Meaning of "Gergely"Methodology
A surname from Hungarian
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How to Spell Gergely in ASL
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Comments on the name Gergely
3 comments
Hill_dragon7
With 28 995 bearers, Gergely is the 42nd most common masculine name in Hungary. (01/01/2016).
Frodoring98
I had a childhood friend with this name and he pronounced it "GET-uh-gay." Maybe that was him simplifying it for Americans, but that's how I was told to pronounce it.
Slender2290
The pronunciation is GER-gey, not GER-gay. "Ly" and "j" are the Hungarian y.