George
Boy name · Greek · pronounced JORJ
Verified name
What does George mean?
Farmer or earth worker
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 126 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 7 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Georgie, Geo
Variant: Georg, Georges
Related: Giorgio, Jorge, Yuri
Using George across cultures
Traditional royal and patron saint name across Europe.
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