George vs Harvey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

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Harvey

Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

Cultural Roots

English British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,441
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harv

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Harvey Rank #244

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #244 for Harvey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

Harvey ___

  • Harvey James
  • Harvey William
  • Harvey Thomas
  • Harvey George
  • Harvey Edward
  • Harvey Jack

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Harvey

Archie Walter Edmund Violet Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Harvey more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Harvey at #244 in the United States.

What do George and Harvey mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin).

Are George and Harvey boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Harvey is primarily a boy name.

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