George

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
George means "farmer" or "earth-worker." It is derived from the Greek name Georgios, which is made up of the words "ge," meaning earth, and "orgon," meaning work.
Scripts(How to write)
The name George is written as Γεώργιος in the original Greek.
ജോർജ്ജ്(Malayalam)
Pronunciation
JAWRJ(English)
JYOR-jeh(Romanian)
The name George is pronounced JAWRJ or JORJ in English.
Popularity
George is a highly popular name, ranking in the top 20 baby names in England and Wales in recent years. It is also a popular name in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

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George Name meanings & History

George means "farmer" or "earth-worker." It is derived from the Greek name Georgios, which is made up of the words "ge," meaning earth, and "orgon," meaning work. The name George is used for baby boys and is typically chosen by parents who like traditional and classic names with historical importance.

Zodiac Sign of George: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of George:

G: Go-getter,Genuine,Goof-off,Gregarious

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment

O: Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

George is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name George include George Washington, George Clooney, and George Harrison.

2.) GEORGE (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, George is a cognate of the Greek Georgios, which is derived from georgos (earthworker, farmer), a compounding of the elements ge (earth) and ergein (to work). The name was uncommon to the British Isles until the Hanoverian George became king in 1714. The use of the name by the four succeeding kings firmly established its use and popularity. Sior is the Welsh form of the name. (JORJ)


3.) George (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Farmer

Other Forms: Jeorge, Jorge


4.) GEORGE (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the French Georges, a cognate of the Greek Georgios, which is derived from georgos (earthworker, farmer), a compounding of the elements ge (earth) and ergein (to work). The name George was uncommon in England until the Hanoverian George became king in 1714. The use of the name by the four succeeding kings firmly established its use and popularity. Pet: Geordie, Georgie. (JORJ)


5.) George (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) land-loving; farmer

Other Forms: Georg, Georgi, Georgie, Georgy, Jorg, Jorge


6.) GEORGE (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Georgios (earthworker, farmer), which is from the elements ge (earth) and ergein (to work). Cognate: Georg (Danish, Swedish); Joris (Dutch, Frisian); Göran, Jöran, Örjan (Swedish). (GEE-ORG)


7.) GEORGE (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English in the 18th century, George is from the French Georges, which is derived from the Greek Georgios, a compound name composed from ge (earth) and ergein (to work): hence, “earthworker, farmer.” Seoirse is the Gaelic form. (JORJ)


8.) GEORGE (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: From the French Georges, the root of which is the Greek Georgios, a name derived from georgos (earthworker, farmer), which is composed of the elements ge (earth) and ergein (to work). The name George was uncommon in the British Isles until the Hanoverian George became king in 1714. The use of the name by the four succeeding kings firmly established its use and popularity. Seoras and Deorsa are Scottish Gaelic forms of George. Pet: Geordie. (JORJ)


9.) George (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) farmer. See also Durko,Egor,Iorgos,Jerzy,Jiri,Joji,Jörg,Jorge,Jorgen,Joris,Jomn,Jur,Jurgis,Keoki,Semer,Yegor,Yorgos,Yorick,Yoyi,Yrjo,Yuri,Zhora.

Other Forms: Georgas, Georget, Gheorghe, Giorgos, Goerge, Gordios, Gorje, Gorya, Grzegorz


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