Greg vs Willy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greg

Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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37 High Risk

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Greg Rank #4,526

Willy Rank #4,354

Willy is more popular, ranked #4354 vs #4526 for Greg.

Is Greg or Willy more popular?

Willy is more popular, ranked #4354 compared to Greg at #4526 in the United States.

What do Greg and Willy mean?

Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Greg and Willy boy or girl names?

Greg is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.