Jorge vs Juan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jorge

Boy #285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer; earth worker; tiller of the soil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#285
Total SSA Count
1,179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jorgi, Geo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jorge Rank #285
Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #285 for Jorge.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jorge ___

  • Jorge Luis
  • Jorge Antonio
  • Jorge Miguel
  • Jorge Alejandro
  • Jorge Enrique
  • Jorge Carlos

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jorge

Carlos Miguel Ana Maria Sofia

If you choose Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jorge or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Jorge at #285 in the United States.

What do Jorge and Juan mean?

Jorge means "farmer; earth worker; tiller of the soil" (Greek origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jorge and Juan boy or girl names?

Jorge is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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