"farmer, earthworker"
Origin: Greek
Language: English
George
Pronunciation: [ j-AWRJ ]
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"tiller of the soil, agriculturalist"
Origin: Greek
Language: Greek
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The Story of George
George derives from the Greek name Georgios, from 'georgos' meaning farmer or earthworker — a compound of 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work). The name spread through the Christian world via Saint George, a soldier-saint from the 3rd century AD who became one of the most revered martyrs in both Eastern and Western Christianity. His legendary slaying of a dragon made him a universal symbol of courage.
George has been a perennial top-10 name in England for centuries, carried by six British kings. It experienced a powerful global boost in 2013 when Prince William and Kate Middleton named their firstborn son George Alexander Louis. The name has been climbing in the US ever since, benefiting from the royalty-adjacent halo effect.
Saint George is the patron saint of England, Georgia, Ethiopia, Portugal, and many others — one of the most universally celebrated saints in the world. The red cross of Saint George forms the basis of the English flag. Six British monarchs named George shaped modern British history from the Hanoverian period through the 20th century.
Historical Record
George first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 509,964 babies have been named George in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, George is past its peak , currently ranked #123 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Saint George is the patron saint of at least 10 countries, including England, Georgia, and Ethiopia — one of the most honored saints in history
- Prince George of Cambridge (born 2013) sparked a major revival of the name worldwide
- George Washington, George Orwell, and George Lucas are just three of the name's many iconic bearers
George in Other Languages
Greek
Γεώργιος
Arabic
جورج
French
Georges
German
Georg
Italian
Giorgio
Russian
Георгий (Georgy)
Spanish
Jorge
Portuguese
Jorge
Popularity Over Time
#123
Current Rank
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Trend
Peaked 1950
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named George
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Prince George of Wales
Royalty
2013
Eldest child of King Charles III's heir Prince William; future King of the United Kingdom
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George Clooney
Actor
1961
American actor and filmmaker who won Academy Awards for both acting and producing
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George Harrison
Musician
1943
Lead guitarist of The Beatles and successful solo artist known for My Sweet Lord and the Concert for Bangladesh
G
George Orwell
Writer
1903
British novelist and essayist, author of 1984 and Animal Farm, two of the most influential political novels ever written
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George Washington
Politician
1732
First President of the United States and commanding general of the Continental Army in the American Revolution
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Saint George
Military
3rd-century Christian martyr and patron saint of England, legendary for slaying a dragon to save a princess
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #123
- Total SSA Count
- 2,890
- Cultural Origins
- English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Georgie
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Frequently Asked Questions About George
What does the name George mean?
"farmer, earthworker" (from Greek). "tiller of the soil, agriculturalist" (from Greek). George derives from the Greek name Georgios, from 'georgos' meaning farmer or earthworker — a compound of 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work). The name spread through the Christian world via Saint George, a soldier-saint from the 3rd century AD who became one of the most revered martyrs in both Eastern and Western Christianity. His legendary slaying of a dragon made him a universal symbol of courage.
What is the origin of the name George?
George has Greek, English, German, Russian, Spanish, and Australian origins. In Greek, it means "farmer, earthworker". In Greek, it means "tiller of the soil, agriculturalist".
Is George a boy or girl name?
George is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #123. As a girl name, it is ranked #29077. George is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce George?
George is pronounced j-AWRJ.
How popular is the name George?
George is currently ranked #123 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for George?
Common nicknames for George include Georgie.
What are good middle names for George?
Popular middle name pairings include George Henry, George William, George Edward, George Alexander, George Frederick, George Thomas, and George Arthur.
What are good sibling names for George?
Names that pair well with George as siblings include Charlotte, Archie, William, Eleanor, Arthur, Beatrice, and James.
How many syllables does George have?
George has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is George a common or rare name?
George is a popular name, ranked #123 for boys. It is well-known without being overused.
What boy names are similar to George?
Are there other spellings for George?
Related spellings include Georgios.
About the Name George
George is a boy name with English, Greek, German, Russian, Spanish, and Australian origins . The name means "farmer, earthworker" in Greek .
Is George a boy or girl name? George is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #123 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #29,077. George is more commonly used as a boy name.
George is currently ranked #123 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name George has 1 syllable and is pronounced j-AWRJ, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for George include Georgie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of George include Georgios . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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