George

Pronunciation: [ j-AWRJ ]

Boy Name #123 Most Popular Rising 1 Syllable

Six kings, one dragon slayer, endlessly cool

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Meaning & Origin

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Language: English

"tiller of the soil, agriculturalist"

Origin: Greek

Language: Greek

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.

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

Famous People Named George

Prince George of Wales

Royalty

2013

Eldest child of King Charles III's heir Prince William; future King of the United Kingdom

George Clooney

Actor

1961

American actor and filmmaker who won Academy Awards for both acting and producing

George Harrison

Musician

1943

Lead guitarist of The Beatles and successful solo artist known for My Sweet Lord and the Concert for Bangladesh

George Orwell

Writer

1903

British novelist and essayist, author of 1984 and Animal Farm, two of the most influential political novels ever written

George Washington

Politician

1732

First President of the United States and commanding general of the Continental Army in the American Revolution

Saint George

Military

3rd-century Christian martyr and patron saint of England, legendary for slaying a dragon to save a princess

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

Alternative Spellings

Georgios #4429

Common Nicknames

Georgie

Pairs Well With

George Henry George William George Edward George Alexander George Frederick George Thomas George Arthur

Sibling Names

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur Beatrice James

Also a Girl Name

George is also used as a girl name, ranked #29077.

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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.

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.