Greg - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Greg \g-reg\ is a variant of Gregory, and the meaning of Greg is "watchful, vigilant".

The baby name Greg sounds like Gregg, Garek, Gerek and Graig. Other similar baby names are Grey, Arek, Crew, Cree, Erek, Gaer, Gared, Garen, Garey, Gore, Goren, Gray, Gregos, Gregor, Greer and Reg.

Greg is a very popular male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Greg. Compare Greg with related baby names.