George
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George is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "farmer or earthworker".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Greek
Religion
Christian
Popularity
53 / 100
Syllables
1
Length
6 letters
Meaning
farmer or earthworker
Etymology
From Greek Georgios, derived from ge 'earth' + ergon 'work'.
Famous People Named George
- George W. Bush — President of the United States from 2001 to 2009
- George Washington — founding Father and first U.S. president; soldier and slave owner (1732–1799)
- George H. W. Bush — president of the United States from 1989 to 1993 (1924-2018)
- George Albert Boulenger — Belgian-British zoologist (1858–1937), member of the Accademia delle Scienze di Torino from 1900
- George Catlin — American painter (1796-1872)
Frequently Asked Questions About George
What does the name George mean?
George means "farmer or earthworker", and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of the name George?
George originates from Greek, commonly used in Europe.
Is George a boy or girl name?
George is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name George associated with?
George is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named George?
Yes — notable people named George include George W. Bush (President of the United States from 2001 to 2009), George Washington (founding Father and first U.S. president; soldier and slave owner, 1732–1799), George H. W. Bush (president of the United States from 1989 to 1993, 1924-2018), George Albert Boulenger (Belgian-British zoologist (1858–1937)) and George Catlin (American painter, 1796-1872).
Last updated: June 2026