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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Farmer, earth-worker (via George)
- Origin
- Scandinavian/Germanic
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- GAY-org
Georg carries the same meaning as George — "farmer, earth-worker" — and comes from the Scandinavian and Germanic naming tradition. If that grounded, land-rooted meaning speaks to you, Georg offers a straightforward way to carry it. It's a name with clear, traceable roots rather than an invented or trendy one.
Meaning & Origin of Georg
Meaning: Farmer, earth-worker (via George).
Origin: Scandinavian/Germanic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Georg
GAY-orgIPA /ˈɡeːɔrk/
Popularity of Georg
SSA records from 1915 to 2022 show Georg peaked at #2141 in 1968, when 15 babies were given the name, before falling to #12986 by 2022 with just 5.
Names Like Georg
These names have followed a similar path to Georg in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Georg mean?
Farmer, earth-worker (via George). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Georg?
Georg is pronounced GAY-org (IPA: /ˈɡeːɔrk/).
Is Georg a popular name right now?
Georg peaked at #2141 in 1968 and is ranked #12986 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2022.)
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