Greg Foss

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Greg Foss — English
156K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Greg Foss is a name that combines English origins. The first name Greg is a masculine given name of English origin. Greg is a masculine given name, and often a shortened form of the given name Gregory. Greg (sometimes spelled "Gregg") is also a surname. People with the name Greg Abel (born 1961/1962), Canadian businessman Greg Berlanti (born 1972), American writer and producer Greg Beuchel (born 2005), American civil engineer Greg Biffle (1969–2025), American racing driver Greg Blankenship (born 1954), American football player Greg Brady (broadcaster) (born 1971), Canadian sports radio host Greg Brock (baseball) (born 1957), American baseball player Greg Butcher (1952–2023), American politician Greg Camaril. The surname Foss: Aage Foss (1885–1952), Danish film actor Ambrose Foss (c. 1803–1862), Australian pharmacist Anders Foss (c. 1543–1607), Norwegian clergyman and Bishop of Bergen Anita Foss (1921–2015), American baseball player Austin Foss, American politician Betty Foss (1929–1998), American baseball player Brian Foss (1921–1997), British psychologist Brian Foss (art historian), Canadian art historian, academic, curator and writer Byron Foss (born 1979), American soccer player Charles Calveley Foss (1885–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Chris Foss (born 1946), British illustrator Christopher F Fo. Greg is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 156K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Greg reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Greg

English

Greg is a masculine given name, and often a shortened form of the given name Gregory. Greg (sometimes spelled "Gregg") is also a surname. People with the name Greg Abel (born 1961/1962), Canadian businessman Greg Berlanti (born 1972), American writer and producer Greg Beuchel (born 2005), American civil engineer Greg Biffle (1969–2025), American racing driver Greg Blankenship (born 1954), American football player Greg Brady (broadcaster) (born 1971), Canadian sports radio host Greg Brock (baseball) (born 1957), American baseball player Greg Butcher (1952–2023), American politician Greg Camaril.

Surname: Foss

English

Aage Foss (1885–1952), Danish film actor Ambrose Foss (c. 1803–1862), Australian pharmacist Anders Foss (c. 1543–1607), Norwegian clergyman and Bishop of Bergen Anita Foss (1921–2015), American baseball player Austin Foss, American politician Betty Foss (1929–1998), American baseball player Brian Foss (1921–1997), British psychologist Brian Foss (art historian), Canadian art historian, academic, curator and writer Byron Foss (born 1979), American soccer player Charles Calveley Foss (1885–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Chris Foss (born 1946), British illustrator Christopher F Fo.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Greg is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Greg by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Greg Foss

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Greg Foss:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Greg?
The first name Greg originates from English. Greg is a masculine given name, and often a shortened form of the given name Gregory. Greg (sometimes spelled "Gregg") is also a surname. People with the name Greg Abel (born 1961/1962), Canadian businessman Greg Berlanti (born 1972), American writer and producer Greg Beuchel (born 2005), American civil engineer Greg Biffle (1969–2025), American racing driver Greg Blankenship (born 1954), American football player Greg Brady (broadcaster) (born 1971), Canadian sports radio host Greg Brock (baseball) (born 1957), American baseball player Greg Butcher (1952–2023), American politician Greg Camaril.
When was Greg most popular?
The name Greg reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Foss?
The surname Foss originates from English. Aage Foss (1885–1952), Danish film actor Ambrose Foss (c. 1803–1862), Australian pharmacist Anders Foss (c. 1543–1607), Norwegian clergyman and Bishop of Bergen Anita Foss (1921–2015), American baseball player Austin Foss, American politician Betty Foss (1929–1998), American baseball player Brian Foss (1921–1997), British psychologist Brian Foss (art historian), Canadian art historian, academic, curator and writer Byron Foss (born 1979), American soccer player Charles Calveley Foss (1885–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Chris Foss (born 1946), British illustrator Christopher F Fo.
How common is the surname Foss?
The surname Foss is shared by approximately 14K people worldwide.
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