Georg

At a Glance: Name: Georg – Meaning: farmer, earth-worker (via George) – Origin: Scandinavian/Germanic – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: GAY-org

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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

Phonetic: GAY-org   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2022.

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FAQ

What does the name Georg mean?

Farmer, earth-worker (via George). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Georg)

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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