Greg

Greek

"vigilant, a watchman"

Greg Origin and Meaning

The name Greg is a boy's name.

Greg is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Gregory, which comes from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning 'watchful' or 'alert.' While Gregory has been used since early Christian times, Greg gained popularity as a standalone name in the mid-20th century. It reached its peak usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Greg has a friendly, approachable quality with a classic yet casual feel. The name's brevity and straightforward pronunciation have contributed to its enduring appeal across English-speaking countries. Though less commonly given to newborns today than in previous decades, Greg maintains a steady presence and is recognized as both a complete name and a nickname.

Greg Rank in US Top 1000

# 978 in the US

Famous People Named Greg

• Greg Olsen American football player
• Greg Salas American football player
• Greg Biffle American race car driver
• Greg Laurie American evangelist
• Greg Inglis Australian Rugby League player
• Greg Lutzka American pro skateboarder
• Gregory Phillip "Greg" Grunberg American actor
• Greg Rusedski British,Canadian tennis player
• Greg Norman Australian golfer
• Greg Maddux American baseball pitcher
• Greg McHugh Scottish actor, comedian, writer
• Greg Van Avermaet Belgian cyclist
• Greg Page former member of Australian children's group The Wiggles

The name Greg in Pop Culture

• Greg Heffley main character in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
• Greg Kleinschmidt character in movie "The Invention of Lying"
• DI Greg Lestrade character on TV's "Sherlock"
• Good Guy Greg Internet meme
• Greg Carlyle character on TV's "The Client List"
• Greg Serrano character on CW's "Crazy Ex,Girlfriend," played by Santino Fontana
• Greg Brady from "The Brady Bunch"
• Gregory "Greg" Hojem Sanders character on TV's "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"