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George

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Farmer, earth worker
Pronunciation
JORJ
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'georgos' meaning farmer or earth worker.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • GeorgesFrench

    French form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • George Washington

    1732–1799

    First President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.

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  • George W. Bush

    1946–present

    43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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