Greg
Meaning
"watchful, alert"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,526
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Gregg
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"watchful, alert"
Origin: Greek
"warlike, fighter"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 vs #47651 for Treacy.
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Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 compared to Treacy at #47651 in the United States.
Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin). Treacy means "warlike, fighter" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Greg is primarily a boy name. Treacy is primarily a girl name.