Greg
/ɡrɛɡ/noun
A common male given name, often a diminutive form of Gregory.
Did you know?The name Gregory has roots in the Greek word 'gregorein', meaning to be watchful, which carries a mystical significance of awareness and guardianship.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
γρηγορῶ (grēgorein)
“to be awake or watchful”
Late Latin
Latin
Gregorius
“of the watchful one, derived from the Greek.”
Old French
Old French
Gregoire
“the name used for a saint, often associated with vigilance.”
Middle English
Middle English
Gregorie
“the name adopted in England from the Old French, popularized by saints.”
Modern English
English
Greg
“a common English diminutive of Gregory, used as a standalone name.”
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