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Jorge

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Farmer, of the earth, earth worker
Pronunciation
HOR-heh
Origin
Greek

Spanish form of George, from Greek 'georgos' meaning farmer.

Popularity
Very popular in Spain (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, Spanish, Portuguese

Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States

Alternate spellings

  • GeorgeGreek / English

    English form.

Cultural associations

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

  • Jorge Luis Borges

    1899–1986

    Argentine writer, a major figure in 20th-century literature.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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