Gregg
Pronunciation: [ gr-EHG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gregg first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 33,485 babies have been named Gregg in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gregg is past its peak , currently ranked #9,711 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,711
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Gregg is also used as a girl name, ranked #64802.
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About the Name Gregg
Gregg is a boy name .
Is Gregg a boy or girl name? Gregg is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,711 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,802. Gregg is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gregg is currently ranked #9,711 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gregg include Gre, Gry, Grie, and Grekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gregg include Gregory, Gregorio, Greg . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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