Greene
Pronunciation: [ gr-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,219
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Greene
Greene is a boy name .
Greene is currently ranked #34,219 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Greene include Gre, Gree, Greey, Greeie, Gry, Grie, and Grekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Greene include Greer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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