Gries
Gender: Boy
Origin: German
Meaning: Someone who lived in a sandy place, grey, gravel
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Gries Meaning and Origin
Gries is a boy’s name of South German origin meaning “someone who lived in a sandy place, grey, gravel.” It is derived from the Middle High German word “grīs,” which means “grey” or “gravel.” The name likely started as a surname, given to people who lived near a gravelly area or had grey hair. Over time, it also became a given name. The name “Gries” is relatively uncommon and not among the top names in popularity charts.
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