Greg Newsom

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Greg Newsom — English
156K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Greg Newsom 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 Newsom: Newsom is a surname of English origin which is a variant of the surname Newsome. Bobo Newsom (1907–1962), American baseball player Carroll Vincent Newsom (1904–1990), American former president of New York University Christopher Newsom (1983–2007), American victim of a kidnapping and murder David Newsom (born 1962), American actor and photographer David Newsom (cricketer) (born 1937), English cricketer and Royal Navy officer David D. Newsom (1918–2008), U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (1969–1974) Eric 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: Newsom

English

Newsom is a surname of English origin which is a variant of the surname Newsome. Bobo Newsom (1907–1962), American baseball player Carroll Vincent Newsom (1904–1990), American former president of New York University Christopher Newsom (1983–2007), American victim of a kidnapping and murder David Newsom (born 1962), American actor and photographer David Newsom (cricketer) (born 1937), English cricketer and Royal Navy officer David D. Newsom (1918–2008), U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (1969–1974) Eric 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 Newsom

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 Newsom:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

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

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 Newsom?
The surname Newsom originates from English. Newsom is a surname of English origin which is a variant of the surname Newsome. Bobo Newsom (1907–1962), American baseball player Carroll Vincent Newsom (1904–1990), American former president of New York University Christopher Newsom (1983–2007), American victim of a kidnapping and murder David Newsom (born 1962), American actor and photographer David Newsom (cricketer) (born 1937), English cricketer and Royal Navy officer David D. Newsom (1918–2008), U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (1969–1974) Eric D.
How common is the surname Newsom?
The surname Newsom is shared by approximately 11K people worldwide.
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