Greg vs Athen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greg

Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of Athena; city of wisdom"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Greg Rank #4,526

Athen Rank #4,473

Athen is more popular, ranked #4473 vs #4526 for Greg.

Is Greg or Athen more popular?

Athen is more popular, ranked #4473 compared to Greg at #4526 in the United States.

What do Greg and Athen mean?

Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin). Athen means "city of Athena; city of wisdom" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Greg and Athen boy or girl names?

Greg is primarily a boy name. Athen is primarily a boy name.