Jorgen

At a Glance: Name: Jorgen – Meaning: Farmer; earthworker – Origin: Danish/Norwegian, from Greek via Georgios – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: YUR-gen (Danish Jørgen)

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Jorgen is a Danish and Norwegian name meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." It comes from the Greek name Georgios, and it's pronounced YUR-gen (the Danish spelling is Jørgen). If you want a name with a down-to-earth meaning and a short, easy sound, this one fits.

Meaning & Origin of Jorgen

Meaning: Farmer; earthworker.

Origin: Danish/Norwegian, from Greek via Georgios.

How to Pronounce Jorgen

Phonetic: YUR-gen (Danish Jørgen)   IPA: /ˈjɔːrɡən/

Popularity of Jorgen

Jorgen has never been common in the U.S. It peaked at #3316 in 1981 with 13 babies, and by 2022 it had slipped to #10299 with just 7 babies, so a child named Jorgen would be unlikely to share the name with a classmate.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2022.

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FAQ

What does the name Jorgen mean?

Farmer; earthworker.

How do you pronounce Jorgen?

Jorgen is pronounced YUR-gen (Danish Jørgen) (IPA: /ˈjɔːrɡən/).

Is Jorgen a popular name right now?

Jorgen peaked at #3316 in 1981 and is ranked #10299 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2022.)

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