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Greg
♂ Boy
Pronounced GREG /ˈɡrɛɡ/High
Meaning: Short form of Gregory — from Greek gregoros, 'watchful, vigilant, alert'Medium
In 30 seconds: Crisp and classic: Greg shortens Gregory — 'watchful, vigilant'. Friendly, strong, and timeless.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningShort form of Gregory — from Greek gregoros, 'watchful, vigilant, alert'
U.S. rank (2025)#4761 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 77,713
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Greg is a short form of Gregory — from Greek gregoros, 'watchful, vigilant, alert' (the name of sixteen popes). A crisp, friendly, timeless name on its own.
It registers thinly on its own. Rare, watchful at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Gregory means 'watchful, vigilant' (Greek gregoros) — a name of popes and saints; Greg is its crisp, friendly short form.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Gregory — root etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Greg mean?
Greg shortens Gregory — Greek 'watchful, vigilant'.
How do you pronounce Greg?
It's said GREG /ˈɡrɛɡ/ — a single syllable.
Is Greg a boy or girl name?
Greg is a boy's name.
How popular is Greg?
Greg is a rare name on its own in the U.S.