Greg
Greg: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ษกษนษษก/
Meaning and origin of Greg
- A diminutive of the male given names Gregory and Gregor, from English or Scottish (sometimes derived from the surname Greig).
How popular is Greg?
Since 1880, 143 girls and 77,706 boys in the U.S. have been named Greg (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3854 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #77 in 1961. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Greg
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Greg FAQ
What does the name Greg mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Gregory and Gregor, from English or Scottish (sometimes derived from the surname Greig).
What is the origin of the name Greg?
Greg is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Greg?
Since 1880, 143 girls and 77,706 boys in the U.S. have been named Greg (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3854 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #77 in 1961. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Greg a boy or girl name?
Greg is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 143 girls and 77,706 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.