Gregg

Gregg is a surname and a given name used in English-speaking countries. It is often a variant of Greg or Gregory, and can be found in both historical and contemporary contexts. The name ultimately derives from the given name Gregor or Gregory, which in turn comes from the Greek gregorios, meaning “watchful” or “vigilant.”

As a given name, Gregg is commonly used in the United States and other English-speaking regions. It is typically a formal or older-sounding form of Gregory, though many people with the name simply go by Gregg in everyday life. The spelling with two gs is a recognized variant of the name.

Gregg shorthand, also known as the Gregg Speed System, is a notable non-name use of the term. It is a system of stenography developed by John Robert Gregg in 1888. The method emphasizes simplified cursive strokes and aimed to increase writing speed. It gained widespread use in schools and professional settings through the mid-20th century and influenced later shorthand approaches, though it has largely been supplanted by modern recording technologies.

Notable people with the given name Gregg include Gregg Popovich (born 1949), an American basketball coach known for his long tenure with the San Antonio Spurs; Gregg Allman (1947–2017), an American musician and a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band; and Gregg Araki (born 1959), an American filmmaker recognized for his work in independent cinema.

The name Gregg thus appears across personal naming and cultural references, with historical ties to Gregory and a lasting presence in both onomastics and shorthand history.