Greg Svoboda
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Greg Svoboda 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 Svoboda: Svoboda is a common Czech surname. Svobodová is a feminine form of the surname. For more than century it is one of the three most common Czech surnames. The primary meaning of the word is 'freedom' or 'liberty' in Czech. As a surname, it used to refer to "free men" (to distinguish them from "serfs"). In the old Czech orthography the word was written as Swoboda and this spelling is still preserved in countries where the letter "w" is common, such as Poland or German-speaking countries. The Slovak, Croatian and Serbian version is written as "Sloboda". 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: Svoboda
Slavic
Svoboda is a common Czech surname. Svobodová is a feminine form of the surname. For more than century it is one of the three most common Czech surnames. The primary meaning of the word is 'freedom' or 'liberty' in Czech. As a surname, it used to refer to "free men" (to distinguish them from "serfs"). In the old Czech orthography the word was written as Swoboda and this spelling is still preserved in countries where the letter "w" is common, such as Poland or German-speaking countries. The Slovak, Croatian and Serbian version is written as "Sloboda".
Geographic Distribution
The first name Greg is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Greg by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Greg Svoboda
- Greg Abbott (jurist, 1957)
- Greg Kinnear (television actor, 1963)
- Greg Louganis (autobiographer, 1960)
- Greg Van Avermaet (sport cyclist, 1985)
- Greg LeMond (sport cyclist, 1961)
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 Svoboda:
Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.
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 Svoboda?
- The surname Svoboda originates from Slavic. Svoboda is a common Czech surname. Svobodová is a feminine form of the surname. For more than century it is one of the three most common Czech surnames. The primary meaning of the word is 'freedom' or 'liberty' in Czech. As a surname, it used to refer to "free men" (to distinguish them from "serfs"). In the old Czech orthography the word was written as Swoboda and this spelling is still preserved in countries where the letter "w" is common, such as Poland or German-speaking countries. The Slovak, Croatian and Serbian version is written as "Sloboda".
- What are the origins of the name Greg Svoboda?
- The name Greg Svoboda combines two different traditions: the first name Greg has English roots, while the surname Svoboda originates from Slavic.