Meaning
farmer, earth worker
Origin
George is a name of Greek origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (BG, CA, EC, EG, GB, GE, GH, GR, IT, NG, SY, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- international
- strong
- royal
- masculine
Famous people named George
- George of Lydda
- george washington
- george herbert
- george i of great britain
- george ii of great britain
- Saint George
Variations
Georgi, Yorgi, Georges, Georgios, Jorge, Giorgio
Nicknames
Georgie, georgey
Popularity
George appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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