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The baby name Gregg is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡrɛɡ/ (GREG).

Gregg is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ɡrɛɡ/ (GREG)

What is the meaning of the name Gregg ?

The baby name Gregg is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡrɛɡ/ (GREG).

Gregg is English in Origin.

A compact double-g spelling, Gregg is an English given name and surname stemming from Greg, the short form of Gregory. Gregory comes via Latin Gregorius from Greek Grēgorios, ultimately from grēgorein ‘to be watchful,’ giving the meaning ‘watchful, vigilant.’ As a surname, Gregg often reflects the medieval personal name or Scottish forms related to Gregor and the MacGregor clan.

Use of Gregg as a standalone first name grew in North America in the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1960s–70s before receding. The wider name family gained enduring favor through many saints and popes named Gregory, especially Gregory the Great, sustaining its presence across medieval Europe and later revivals. Related forms include Greg, Gregory, Gregor, Greig, Grigor/Grigory/Grigori, Grzegorz, Grégoire, Gregorio, and Grigol; the feminine is Gregoria.

Gregg has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gregg

Gregg Binkley Actor · Born 1963 · United States Gregg Binkley is an American actor best known for his role as Kenny James on the TV show 'My Name Is Earl'. He also appeared in 'Raising Hope' as Barney and had a recurring role on 'The Middle'. Gregg Henry Actor|musician · Born 1952 · United States Gregg Henry is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Val Resnick in the film 'Payback'. He has also appeared in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Slither', showcasing his versatility in both film and television.

Celebrity babies named Gregg

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Gregg Hawks Dee Hartford television actor Howard Hawks film director

Gregg – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 1986 #1 332
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
NA Boys 0 #224 12 6,830
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
JM Boys 0 #249 24 6,876
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NG 0 #268 5 5,926
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
Canada Boys 1993 #305 6 1,751
SA 0 #307 6 10,560
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
GH Boys 0 #354 8 8,138
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
PH Boys 0 #367 17 11,440
France Boys 2003 #395 3 2,466
ZA 0 #418 30 14,421
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
CR Boys 0 #469 19 10,188
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #498 8 9,305
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
NG Boys 0 #916 36 16,906
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
NL Boys 0 #939 13 5,873
MX Boys 0 #970 13 16,355
CO Boys 0 #973 9 15,656
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
ZA Boys 0 #1,042 137 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,453 19 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,569 46 28,008

Gregg is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
United States
Ireland
France
Canada

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People also ask about Gregg

Gregg is predominantly a boy's name.
Gregg is a one syllable name, pronounced /ɡrɛɡ/ (GREG).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Greg, Greig and Gregory.
Across languages, Gregg has these equivalents: Gregorio (Spanish/Italian), Grégoire (French), Gregor (German/Scottish), Grzegorz (Polish), Grigori/Grigory (Russian), and 5 more.
Yes, very popular — Gregg ranked #1 in Ireland in 1986, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Gregg ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1986).
Gregg's popularity is declining. It moved from #878 in 2014 to #884 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Gregg are in our database, including Gregg Binkley (Actor), Gregg Henry (Actor|musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Gregg for their child, including Dee Hartford and Howard Hawks.