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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Farmer; earthworker
- Origin
- Danish/Norwegian, from Greek via Georgios
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- YUR-gen (Danish Jørgen)
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
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.
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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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