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Greg

Greg is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 23 boys in the United States.

Greg at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ɡɹɛɡ/
Also spelled
Gregory

About the name Greg

Greg belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Gregory.

In the United States, Greg first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #77 in 1961, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 77,692 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Greg in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#77 in 1961
Peak year
1961
Babies named Greg in 2024
23
Total since 1880
77,692

Greg in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#341 in 1997
Babies named Greg in 2021
3
Total since 1996
450

Spellings & short forms

Gregory

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Greg mean?

The meaning of Greg is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Greg a boy or girl name?

Greg is a boy name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Greg?

Greg comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Gregory.

How popular is the name Greg?

Greg first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #77 in 1961, and 23 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Greg?

Greg is pronounced /ɡɹɛɡ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.