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George

JORJ

Popularity

#14009

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

1

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,494,369

Peak Year

#27,682 in 1921

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

George is a Greek name meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'. It is derived from the Greek word 'georgos', which is a combination of 'ge' (earth) and 'ergein' (to work).

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GeoGeorgie

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • George Washington

    First President of the United States

  • George Clooney

    American actor, director, and producer

Nicknames

GeoGeorgie

Spelling Variations

JorgeGeorgesGiorgio

Similar Names

HenryWilliamEdwardCharles

Personality Traits

HonestIntelligentKindReliable

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