George vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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George Rank #123

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #123 for George.

Is George or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and John mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are George and John boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.