Greg vs Donnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greg

Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"world ruler, ruler of the world"

Origin: Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule)

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Greg Rank #4,526

Donnell Rank #4,672

Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 vs #4672 for Donnell.

Is Greg or Donnell more popular?

Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 compared to Donnell at #4672 in the United States.

What do Greg and Donnell mean?

Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin). Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin).

Are Greg and Donnell boy or girl names?

Greg is primarily a boy name. Donnell is primarily a boy name.