George

At a Glance: Name: George – Meaning: farmer, earth-worker – Origin: Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JORJ

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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

Phonetic: JORJ   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name George mean?

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

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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