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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Farmer, earth-worker
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JORJ
George is a classic boy's name of Greek origin, with a meaning of "farmer" or "earth-worker." It's pronounced JORJ, and it's timeless and classic — a name that has stayed familiar to American parents for well over a century.
Meaning & Origin of George
Meaning: Farmer, earth-worker.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce George
JORJIPA /ˈdʒɔːrdʒ/
Popularity of George
George reached its peak popularity in 1881, when it ranked #4 with 4,664 babies given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #124, with 2,890 babies — still a steady presence in Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name George mean?
Farmer, earth-worker. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce George?
George is pronounced JORJ (IPA: /ˈdʒɔːrdʒ/).
Is George a popular name right now?
George peaked at #4 in 1881 and is ranked #124 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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