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Greg

male

Meaning

"Watchful; Alert"

Short form of Gregory, it has long-standing use in Christian contexts influenced by notable saints and popes.

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Popularity History of Greg

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4455Ranked in 2024

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Greg was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+483

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Greg

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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