Greg vs Jim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greg

Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Greg Rank #4,526

Jim Rank #4,434

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4526 for Greg.

Is Greg or Jim more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Greg at #4526 in the United States.

What do Greg and Jim mean?

Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Greg and Jim boy or girl names?

Greg is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.