George
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
George is a Greek name meaning “earth worker”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.65% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name George
George is a name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the term georgos, which signifies one who works the earth. This compound word fuses ge, meaning earth, with ergon, meaning work or task. Its enduring cultural influence is largely attributed to the widespread veneration of Saint George, a figure of significance in early Christian hagiography and the patron saint of several nations.
Meaning Comments
- Hoppie_james: The name George has deep roots in ancient Greek, derived from the word Geōrgios (Γεώργιος), which itself comes from ge (γῆ) meaning earth and ergon (ἔργον) meaning work. So at its core, George means “earth-worker” or “farmer”—a name grounded in the soil, quite literally. It gained prominence through Saint George, a 3rd-century Roman soldier and Christian martyr. His legendary dragon-slaying tale made him a symbol of bravery and faith, and he became the patron saint of several regions, including England, Portugal, and Catalonia. The name wasn’t widely used in England until the 18th century, when George I ascended the British throne. Since then, it’s been carried by monarchs, presidents (like George Washington), artists (like George Gershwin), and even a curious little monkey in children’s books.
- Pk99ranger9: April 23 is George's name-day. The name "George" derives from the Greek components: ΓΑΙΑ-ΕΡΓΟΝ=Earth-work=farmer. It is an ancient Greek name (ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ). It is a "divine" name because it comes from the Zeus' adjective: ΓΕΩΡΓΟΣ=farmer because Zeus is also the protector of agriculture. ΓΕΩΡΓ-ΙΟΣ: The suffix -IOS indicates the divine origin of the name George. Same contemporary Greek male names: Dionysios, Demetrius etc. Whose suffix -ius indicates their "divine" origin from the corresponding deities: Dionysus and Demeter. (Btw. Many American scholars are mistaken by calling the Ancient Greek God Dionysius like that. His correct name is Dionysus). The historical figure Saint George (280-303 AD) was a Roman high rank officer of Greek origin, who martyred on April 23, 303 AD, because of his faith. This name is by far the most common name in Greece. Saint George is the emblem of the city of Moscow. St. George is also England's patron saint. In 1415, St George’s Day was declared a national feast day and holiday in England. It grew to become a really big deal (almost as big as Christmas) until the 18th century when celebrations waned after England united with Scotland in 1707. This name is also very popular in many other countries. It is the 166th most popular name in the US. One century ago it was among the first five most popular names.
- Lord_gladiom: From the Greek word γεωργος (georgos) meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements γη (ge) "earth" and εργον (ergon) "work". Probably from γη (ge) "earth" And οργώω [modern: οργώνω (orgono) ] "to plow".
Gender Usage of the Name George
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
George is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.65% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name George
George is among the Top 73 Trending Boys’ name in Canada for 2025
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
George is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 1.0K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 755 births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 1.2K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 205 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
George ranked #41 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #32 in 2024 — a drop of 9 places. A widely recognized choice, George has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #4 in 1911. Its lowest recorded position was #117 in 2010. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -11 places (from #30 to #41).
Name StyleMethodology
George is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 12,706 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 4,658 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name George
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- G — Boy Names Starting with G
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
George is a single-syllable name that achieves a firm, resonant impact through its consonant-heavy framing. The association with Saint George and numerous British monarchs solidifies its Elegant & Timeless character. Its simplicity contributes to a reputation of reliability and tradition.
Middle Names For George
Middle names used with GeorgeMethodology
George is most frequently used with these boy middle names: George Edward · George William · George Thomas · George Michael · George RobertView all 1,249 boy middle names.
- Total 2,912 middle names used with George
- 596 girl middle names used with George
- 943 unisex middle names used with George
Middle name suggestions for GeorgeMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, George is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: George Allen · George Allan · George Alvin · George Asher · George Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name George
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Boy Names, George has been used by 47 members of European royal families, including:
- Leopold George Duncan (1853–1884) — Prince
- George V (Windsor) (1865–1936) — King of England
Tree AssociationsMethodology
The name George, one of the Tree-Inspired Boy Names, also appears as the common name of George Alectryon (Alectryon forsythii (Maiden & Betche) Radlk.) in the Sapindaceae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 6 biological records matching the name George. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to George
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jorge · Giorgio · Jorje · View all 19 names
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Georgey · Georgeo · Georges · View all 6 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: James · John · Joseph · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With George Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Gage · Tadgh · Aj · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “George”
Dictionary Meaning of "George"Methodology
A male given name from Ancient Greek
Examples
- Our ancient word of courage faire saint George / Inspire vs with the spleene of fierie Dragons,
- George and Charles are unlucky in this respect; they have no diminutives, and what a mouthful of monosyllables they are! names royal too, and therefore unshortened. A king must be of a very rare class who could afford to be called by shorthand;
An English and Welsh surname originating as a patronymic
A French surname originating as a patronymic
A German surname originating as a patronymic, a variant of Georg
A surname from Irish [in turn originating as a patronymic], an anglicization of Seoirse
A diminutive of the female given names Georgina or Georgia; also used in the conjoined name George Ann(e)
Examples
- Roy Davis Stubbs, Eatonton, Judge. Son of Robert D. and Maud (Middleton) Stubbs. [...] Married Miss George Smith Feb. 14, 1918 in Knoxville, Tenn.
- 2004, George Sargent Janes Leubuscher, Douglas W. Patton, A Girl Named George: My First Hundred Years
The autopilot of an aircraft
Examples
- "'George rides in the back, aft of the baggage compartment,” said Aviation Sales Manager, John Brophy, with a smile as he climbed out. […] I switched on the autopilot and turned the turn knob to the left to get the turn-bank indicator to show a one-needle turn. Instantly, George rolled the Cessna into a smooth 10° bank to the left.
- I relied on "George" and "Fred"—the autopilot and the flight director—to fly the airplane while I worked my way through […]
Generic name for a Pullman porter
A city in the Western Cape province, South Africa; named for George III of the United Kingdom
A locale in the United States.
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- A city in Lyon County, Iowa; named for the son of a railroad official.
- A minor city in Grant County, Washington; named for George Washington, 1st president of the United States.
- A ghost town in Franklin County, Missouri; named for postmaster Stephen H. George.
Translations
The name George has 162 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as male given name, etc..
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How to Spell George in ASL
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Comments on the name George
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Gianni_fish
In 2018, 63 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) George who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 42nd most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
Unholy_mech
In the U.S. the name George is considered out of fashion and rarely used except as a passed down family name. It is an old name like Henry, Herbert or Edwin. That doesn't mean it isn't a nice name though.
Quicklyfast7
South Africans of Greek descent often use the name George.
Pme_slfowh_h
In Romanian it is pronounced /'ʤěor.ʤe/ according to IPA and I think is close to JOR-je in the BtN pronunciation key.
Navythunder
Y'all need to go back to high school. George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885) was an American politician, engineer, and military officer in the U.S. Army. He was a General in the Union during the Civil War.