Gregg

Updated: July 12, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Gregg is a baby boy’s name of English origin that means “watchful, alert”. Gregg is a diminutive of Gregory. As an alternative spelling of the traditional name Greg, it’s a unique choice while still being recognizable.

Meaning of the name Gregg:

English: watchful, alert

Origin of the name Gregg:

Gregg is an English baby boy’s name that means “watchful, alert”. Gregg is a diminutive of Gregory and comes from the Greek name Gregorius.

Symbolism of the name Gregg:

Gregg comes from the name Gregory. Gregory is the name of many saints, including Saint Gregory I the Great who was a pope. An additional six popes were also named Gregory.

Style of the name Gregg:

traditional

Gender of the name Gregg:

Gregg is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Gregg:

GREHG

Number of syllables in the name Gregg:

one

Emotion evoked from the name Gregg:

Gregg evokes feelings of professionalism and positivity.

Alternative spellings for the name Gregg:

Greg, Greig

Nicknames for the name Gregg:

Gee
Greggy
Grey

Popularity of the name Gregg:

According to the Social Security Administration, Gregg is a popular baby boy’s name. It was in the top 1000 baby names list from 1938 to 1990. It peaked in 1962 at #167.