Jess vs Greg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Jess Rank #4,646

Greg Rank #4,526

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

Is Jess or Greg more popular?

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

What do Jess and Greg mean?

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

Are Jess and Greg boy or girl names?

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