George
George is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “farmer; tiller of the earth.” It ranked #115 in the United States in 2025. From the Greek Georgios, derived from georgos (farmer).
how do you pronounce George?
JORJ
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what does George mean?
The name George means “farmer; tiller of the earth.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
From the Greek Georgios, derived from georgos (farmer). Saint George, the dragon-slaying patron saint of England, made this name ubiquitous across the Christian world. It has been borne by monarchs, U.S. presidents, and cultural icons.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #115 |
| 2023 | #120 |
| 2022 | #124 |
| 2021 | #129 |
| 2020 | #135 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named George?
- George Washington (U.S. president)
- George Orwell (author)
- George Clooney (actor)
what names are similar to George?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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