Gretta vs Ziggy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretta

Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret

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Ziggy

Boy #1,358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victorious protection (Sigmund root)"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

German American British Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,358
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zig

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Popularity Comparison

Gretta Rank #4,387
Ziggy Rank #1,358

Ziggy is more popular, ranked #1358 vs #4387 for Gretta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretta ___

  • Gretta Rose
  • Gretta Mae
  • Gretta Jane
  • Gretta Louise
  • Gretta Elise
  • Gretta Anne

Ziggy ___

  • Ziggy James
  • Ziggy Lee
  • Ziggy Cole
  • Ziggy Ray
  • Ziggy Blue
  • Ziggy Arlo

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretta or Ziggy more popular?

Ziggy is more popular, ranked #1358 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Gretta and Ziggy mean?

Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin). Ziggy means "victorious protection (Sigmund root)" (Old German origin).

Are Gretta and Ziggy boy or girl names?

Gretta is primarily a girl name. Ziggy is primarily a boy name.

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