Gregg

Gregg is a short form of Gregory, the English variant of the name Gregor. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Greek word grēgoreō (γρηγορέω), which means 'to be awake, to be vigilant,' thus representing 'the vigilant one' in the sense of 'in expectation of God.'

What does the name Gregg mean?

Gregg is derived from Gregory, the English form of Gregor. Its roots go back to the ancient Greek term grēgoreō (γρηγορέω), which means 'to be awake, to be vigilant.' Therefore, the name carries the meaning 'the vigilant one' in the context of 'in expectation of God.' In the English-speaking world, especially in the USA, the first name Gregg is quite popular and widely used. An alternative spelling is Greg. Notable personalities with this name include the American football coach Gregg Berhalter and the actor and singer Gregg Henry.

Where does the name Gregg come from?

The first name Gregg has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the vigilant one.' The term is derived from the ancient Greek word grēgoreō (γρηγορέω), which means 'to be awake, to be vigilant.' It is common in American and English language contexts.

How do you pronounce Gregg?

Sound and pronunciation of Gregg: The name is monosyllabic and sounds very similar to Greg, but the double consonant makes it sound stronger. In German pronunciation, 'Gregg' is pronounced [ɡʁɛk], keeping the sound compact and direct. The double spelling visually enhances the name's intensity, making Gregg appear distinctive and structured.

When is the name day of Gregg?

The name days for Gregg are celebrated on January 2, January 10, February 12, May 25, August 25, September 3, and November 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Gregg is a rather rare first name. It has not even been mentioned in the German first name charts. Its best placement was in 1977, reaching 274th place in the Irish first name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given about ten times as a first name there, earning it 1,158th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1964 to 2024, it ranks 920th in Ireland.

Famous people

• Gregg Andrew Rainwater (American Actor)
• Gregg Armen (British Musician)
• Gregg Bendian (Musician from America)
• Gregg Blundell (British Footballer)
• Gregg Bordowitz (American Artist)
• Gregg Cagno (American Musician)
• Gregg Fitzgerald (Irish Actor)
• Gregg Garrity (Football Player from the USA)
• Gregg Hale (Musician from America)
• Gregg Hammann (American Football Player)
• Gregg Heschong (American Film Director)
• Gregg Hoffman (American Film Producer)
• Gregg Jefferies (American Baseball Player)
• Gregg Kavet (Film Director from the USA)
• Gregg Lehrman (American Composer)
• Gregg Martinez (American Singer)
• Gregg McNally (Rugby Player from Great Britain)
• Gregg Olson (American Baseball Player)
• Gregg Rakoczy (Footballer from America)
• Gregg Rockman (American Ice Hockey Player)