Greg vs Jess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greg

Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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Greg Rank #4,526

Jess Rank #4,646

Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Greg or Jess more popular?

Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Greg and Jess mean?

Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Greg and Jess boy or girl names?

Greg is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.