Whether or not one regards a United States President as "great" will depend on the criteria used. What those criteria are is subjective.

For example, one may regard President George W. Bush as a "great" president if any of these criteria are used to determine "great."

1. Has first name, "George."
2. Has middle initial "W."
3. Has last name, "Bush."
4. Was a state governor prior to becoming President
5. Has a brother who is also a state governor.
6. Has mother named, "Barbara."
7. Is a parent.