Grier

Scottish, spelling variation of Greer

"alert, watchful"

Grier Origin and Meaning

The name Grier is a girl's name of Scottish origin meaning "alert, watchful".

The more popular Greer spelling might lean feminine, however, Grier sees more even distribution between the sexes. It is given to a small handful of babies each year, but for every one Grier, there are three Greers.

Meening "alert and watchful", it's one of the original androgynous movie star names, precursor to Drew and Glenn and Cameron, borne by Greer Garson. Actress Brooke Shields chose Grier for her second daughter back in 2006, sister to Rowan.

Grier Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1901 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Grier

• 1901 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Grier

• Pam Grier U.S. actress
• Hayes Grier Internet star (born Benjamin Hayes Grier)
• Will Grier American football quarterback for the West Virginia Mountaineers
• Grier Hammond Henchy daughter of Brooke Shields
• Emeline Grier Miller (b. 2016) daughter of skier (Samuel) Bode Miller
• David Alan Grier American actor and comedian.