Names Starting With G
BoyGreek#115 in 2025
George
George is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “farmer; tiller of the earth.” It ranked #115 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
JORJ
meaning & origin
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.
popularity over time
#1352020
#1292021
#1242022
#1202023
#1152024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #115 |
| 2023 | #120 |
| 2022 | #124 |
| 2021 | #129 |
| 2020 | #135 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named George
- George Washington (U.S. president)
- George Orwell (author)
- George Clooney (actor)
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