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Gregg

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Gregg

Pronounced GREG /ˈɡrɛɡ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Greg — a short form of Gregory, from the Greek gregorein, 'to watch; to be watchful/vigilant'Low

In 30 seconds: Watchful; vigilant: Gregg spells Greg/Gregory. Crisp, retro, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Greg — a short form of Gregory, from the Greek gregorein, 'to watch; to be watchful/vigilant'
U.S. rank (2025)#12682 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 36,507
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196218812025

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

Gregg is a spelling of Greg — a short form of Gregory, from the Greek gregorein, 'to watch; to be watchful/vigilant'. A crisp, retro name (said 'GREG').

In the U.S. it peaked mid-century and is now retro. Watchful-and-vigilant at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gregory comes from the Greek gregorein, 'to watch; to be watchful/vigilant' — Gregg is a spelling of the short form Greg, crisp and retro (said 'GREG').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Gregory — short form

Variations

GregGregoryGreig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gregg mean?

Gregg spells Greg — a short form of Gregory, Greek 'to watch; watchful; vigilant'.

How do you pronounce Gregg?

It's said GREG /ˈɡrɛɡ/ — one syllable.

Is Gregg a boy or girl name?

Gregg is a boy's name.

How popular is Gregg?

Gregg is a rare name today, retro.

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