George

Meaning of George

George means "farmer" or "earth-worker." It comes from the Greek word for someone who works the land.

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Popularity of George

George has held fairly steady, sitting around #126 in 2025 after peaking at #119 in 2019.

Notable people named George

• George Washington
  First U.S. President
• George Clooney
  American actor and filmmaker
• George W. Bush
  Former U.S. President
• George Lucas
  Star Wars creator
• George Orwell
  Author of "1984"

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Questions about the name George

What does the name George mean?

George means george means "farmer" or "earth-worker." it comes from the greek word for someone who works the land, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is George a boy's or a girl's name?

George is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name George?

In 2025, George ranked #126 for boys, down from #124 the year before.

When was George most popular?

George peaked at #119 in 2019.