Gergö

Gergö, also known in the variant Gergő, is a male first name that is considered a diminutive form of the Hungarian Gergely, which corresponds to Gregor. The name has its roots in the Ancient Greek word grēgoreō (γρηγορέω), meaning 'to watch' or 'to be vigilant', thus carrying the meaning 'the watchful one' in the sense of 'in expectation of God'.

What does the name Gergö mean?

Gergö, also spelled Gergő, is a diminutive form of the Hungarian name Gergely, which is related to Gregor. The origin of the name lies in the Ancient Greek grēgoreō (γρηγορέω), meaning 'to watch, to be vigilant', thus referring to 'the watchful one' in the context of 'in expectation of God'.

Where does the name Gergö come from?

The name Gergö has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the watchful one'. The Ancient Greek word grēgoreō (γρηγορέω) stands for 'to watch, to be vigilant'. The name is common in the Hungarian language.

How do you pronounce Gergö?

Gergö is pronounced approximately like 'Gergö', with an emphasized 'ö'.

When is the name day of Gergö?

The name day of Gergö is celebrated on January 2, February 12, May 25, and September 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Gergö is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 2,646th place. In the last ten years, Gergö has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it 5,784th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,733rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Gerrie

Famous people

• Gergö Kocsis (Hungarian footballer)