What origin is the name Gregg?

Gregg comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gregg a popular name?

Gregg is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Gregg?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Gregg — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Gregg

Q: Is Gregg a rare name?

Yes. Gregg does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gregg

Gregg

Boy

english

1 syllable

Gregg is an english boy's name meaning "This English name functions as a shortened form of the surname Gregory, which is historically derived from a Greek term meaning watchful or alert.".

Parents who choose Gregg pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "This English name functions as a shortened form of the surname Gregory, which is historically derived from a Greek term meaning watchful or alert.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name functions as a shortened form of the surname Gregory, which is historically derived from a Greek term meaning watchful or alert.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gregg

Very rare in US records

What does Gregg mean?

Gregg is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name functions as a shortened form of the surname Gregory, which is historically derived from a Greek term meaning watchful or alert.".