Greg Genovese

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Greg Genovese — English
156K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Greg Genovese 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 Genovese: Genovese is an Italian surname meaning, properly, someone from Genoa. Its Italian plural form Genovesi has also developed into a surname. Alfred Genovese (1931–2011), American oboist Alfredo Genovese (born 1964), Argentine artist Anthony Vincent Genovese (born 1932), American architect Bruna Genovese (born 1976), Italian long-distance runner Damián Genovese (born 1978), Venezuelan actor and model Domenico Genovese (born 1961), English footballer Elizabeth Fox-Genovese (1941–2007), American historian Eugene D. 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: Genovese

Italian

Genovese is an Italian surname meaning, properly, someone from Genoa. Its Italian plural form Genovesi has also developed into a surname. Alfred Genovese (1931–2011), American oboist Alfredo Genovese (born 1964), Argentine artist Anthony Vincent Genovese (born 1932), American architect Bruna Genovese (born 1976), Italian long-distance runner Damián Genovese (born 1978), Venezuelan actor and model Domenico Genovese (born 1961), English footballer Elizabeth Fox-Genovese (1941–2007), American historian Eugene D.

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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 Genovese

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 Genovese:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Genovese?
The surname Genovese originates from Italian. Genovese is an Italian surname meaning, properly, someone from Genoa. Its Italian plural form Genovesi has also developed into a surname. Alfred Genovese (1931–2011), American oboist Alfredo Genovese (born 1964), Argentine artist Anthony Vincent Genovese (born 1932), American architect Bruna Genovese (born 1976), Italian long-distance runner Damián Genovese (born 1978), Venezuelan actor and model Domenico Genovese (born 1961), English footballer Elizabeth Fox-Genovese (1941–2007), American historian Eugene D.
What are the origins of the name Greg Genovese?
The name Greg Genovese combines two different traditions: the first name Greg has English roots, while the surname Genovese originates from Italian.
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