Boy
Greek
1 syllable
George
JOR-j
/dʒɔːrdʒ/
"Worker of the earth" — a saint, six kings, and a founding father all in one name
George comes from the Greek Georgios, meaning farmer or earth worker. Saint George, the dragon-slaying patron saint of England, is the most famous bearer, having been venerated since the 3rd century. Six British kings have borne the name, including the current King George (if counted as a future king). In the US, George Washington made it a founding American name. After decades of decline, George is experiencing a strong revival.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesGeorge
GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Root WordGeorgios
MeaningFarmer, earth worker
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1928
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayApril 23
Nicknames
Georgie
About the Name George
George means farmer or earth worker, from the Greek Georgios. The name connects to georgos meaning one who works the earth, from ge (earth) and ergon (work).
George has been in use for centuries and is experiencing a revival in the UK and US. In England it has been in the top 5 for several years, partly inspired by Prince George.
Saint George was a Roman soldier martyred around 303 AD under Emperor Diocletian. He became associated with the legend of slaying a dragon, and is the patron saint of England, Georgia, and many other countries.
Six British monarchs were named George, from George I (1714) through George VI (1952). A seventh, the current Prince George, may reign in the future.
George Henry, George William, George Thomas, and George Alexander are all historically resonant and naturally flowing combinations.
Georges are often described as solid, dependable, and quietly authoritative — a name that has been borne by presidents, saints, and kings.
Personality of George
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named George
Creativity
70%
Elegance
82%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
88%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named George
G
George Washington
First President of the United States and commander of the Continental Army
G
George Orwell
British author of 1984 and Animal Farm
S
Saint George
3rd-century martyr and patron saint of England, legendary dragon slayer
Middle Names for George
Beautiful combinations that flow well with George
George Henry
George William
George James
George Thomas
George Frederick
George Edmund
George Alexander
George Edward
George Charles
George Oliver
Names Similar to George
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History of George
303 AD
Saint George martyred under Emperor Diocletian; veneration begins across the Christian world
1348
Edward III makes Saint George patron of England; George becomes a royal name
1732
George Washington born in Virginia; he will become America's first president
1928
George at peak US popularity; six British kings have borne the name by this point
Numerology & Symbolism of George
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Red and Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Rose
George Around the World
How George is written in different languages and scripts
جورج
Arabic
ジョージ
Japanese
Джордж
Russian
조지
Korean
乔治
Chinese
Γιώργης
Greek
जॉर्ज
Hindi
גֵ'וֹרְגֵ'
Hebrew
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