Greg Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Greg Name at a Glance

Name	Greg
Meaning	Diminutive of Gregory, meaning 'on the watch'. Often used as an independent name.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Greg Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Greg means “Diminutive of Gregory, meaning 'on the watch'. Often used as an independent name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Greg Name Origin

Our database records Greg under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Greg a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Greg is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Greg

When considering Greg for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.