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George

Olivia Musembi
By Olivia Musembi Senior Content Writer
Updated: Nov 2, 2024 | 👁️ 59 Views | 🔊 16 Pronunciations | 💬 1 Comments
✔️ Fact Checked by Sivaguru Ayyadurai (Chief Content Creator)

Gender: Male

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Earth Worker, Farmer, A Tiller of the Soil

Pronunciation: JORJ, /dʒɔrdʒ/, JH AO R JH

Popularity Rank: #248

On this page:

  • 1. George Meanings
  • 2. George Pronunciation Guide
  • 3. Record your pronunciation of George
  • 4. Translations of George
  • 5. George Name Popularity
  • 6. George popularity in U.S.
  • 7. Famous People with Name George
  • 8. George Videos
  • 9. Latest News about George
  • 10. Nicknames for George
  • 11. George Name Poster
  • 12. Names similar to George

George Meanings

  • Earth Worker
  • Farmer
  • A Tiller of the Soil
  • Origin - Greek

Derived from the Greek name Γεωργιος (Georgios) which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It was popularized by Saint George, a 3rd-century Roman soldier who became the patron saint of England.

The name George is of Greek origin and means Earth Worker, Farmer, A Tiller of the Soil. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.

George is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 97 more countries.

George Pronunciation Guide

Phonetic Pronunciation: JORJ

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dʒɔrdʒ/

ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AO R JH

JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)

AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)

R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)

JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)

This pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET system, a phonetic notation developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) for speech recognition systems. Each ARPABET symbol corresponds to a distinct sound in English. For example, 'JH' represents the sound as in 'joke,' 'AA' represents the sound as in 'father,' and 'N' represents the sound as in 'no.'

The pronunciation guide was generated using the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, a public domain resource for phonetic pronunciations of words.

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George Name Popularity

At NamesLook, the name George is recorded 189,828 times globally, ranking it as the 248th most common name worldwide.

George is most prevalent in United States of America, with 42,926 occurrences, making it the 93th most popular name in the country.

In Greece, the name George is found among 1 in every 12 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.

George Popularity by Country

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CountryRankFrequency
United States of America#931 : 42
United Kingdom#551 : 17
South Africa#711 : 179
Egypt#4471 : 183
Nigeria#1451 : 149
Greece#41 : 12
Italy#5631 : 178
Canada#741 : 72
Syrian Arab Republic#1991 : 118
Ghana#281 : 57
Saudi Arabia#1,0631 : 955
Mexico#6421 : 326
Netherlands#3851 : 150
France#1,0361 : 540
Colombia#8691 : 537
United Arab Emirates#2871 : 418
Peru#5361 : 427
Lebanon#1061 : 91
Spain#6121 : 290
Malaysia#6821 : 996
Brazil#5751 : 407
Cyprus#31 : 14
Russia#5871 : 272
Ireland#2211 : 66
Singapore#2781 : 434
Kuwait#2311 : 493
Hong Kong#3211 : 336
Oman#4301 : 536
Israel#6031 : 266
Germany#6771 : 321
Qatar#2201 : 472
Palestine#5831 : 340
Cameroon#3761 : 510
Chile#8591 : 766
Belgium#7251 : 378
Sweden#3001 : 157
Jamaica#741 : 148
Philippines#1801 : 455
Namibia#451 : 260
China#1751 : 291
Malta#191 : 47
Bahrain#3041 : 617
Costa Rica#5551 : 324
Panama#5321 : 511
Iran#8551 : 468
Bulgaria#1721 : 118
Czechia#3331 : 195
Jordan#1,0421 : 814
Bolivia#9801 : 915
Switzerland#7291 : 533
India#2,1601 : 2,714
Taiwan#1711 : 692
Turkey#3,5241 : 3,559
Guatemala#7971 : 767
Sudan#2,8341 : 4,834
Tunisia#2,3051 : 2,278
Austria#6091 : 479
Algeria#4,3971 : 6,020
Iraq#5,9831 : 5,697
Morocco#5,0221 : 5,513
Botswana#1411 : 491
Portugal#9521 : 979
Georgia#921 : 118
Macao#3621 : 797
Denmark#5551 : 658
Ecuador#3781 : 475
Japan#4951 : 717
Argentina#1,4821 : 1,830
Poland#7921 : 684
Uruguay#1,2431 : 1,243
Finland#1,1461 : 1,264
Hungary#4391 : 524
Mauritius#1,1241 : 1,422
Norway#6891 : 937
Libya#4,4941 : 7,877
Bangladesh#4,8701 : 6,346
Kazakhstan#3,6921 : 2,727
Puerto Rico#3521 : 477
Luxembourg#5991 : 756
Angola#9811 : 5,285
Brunei Darussalam#4591 : 1,840
Albania#2,1481 : 2,140
Yemen#9,4051 : 19,920
Croatia#1,4131 : 1,661

List of countries the name George is rarely found

George popularity in U.S.

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This chart displays the ranking of the name George from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.

Famous People with Name George

  • George is a Priest from Greece.
  • George is a Vicar from US.
  • George is a Priest from Russia.
  • George is a Governor from Turkey.
  • George "Babe" Tuffanelli
    George "Babe" Tuffanelli is a Mobster from Italy.
  • George "Bay" Middleton
    George "Bay" Middleton is a Jockey from United Kingdom.
  • George "Blue" Johnston
    George "Blue" Johnston is a Football from Australia.
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    George "Chocolate" Perry is a Songwriter from US.
  • George "Corn" Tassel
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  • George "Doc" Lopez
    George "Doc" Lopez is a Chief_executive from US.
  • George "Elbows" McFadden
    George "Elbows" McFadden is a Boxer from US.
  • George "Gabby" Hayes
    George "Gabby" Hayes is a Actor from US.
  • George "Geordie" Ridley
    George "Geordie" Ridley is a Songwriter from United Kingdom.
  • George "Harmonica" Smith
    George "Harmonica" Smith is a Music from US.
  • George "Honey Boy" Evans
    George "Honey Boy" Evans is a Songwriter from United Kingdom.
  • George "Mojo" Buford
    George "Mojo" Buford is a Music from US.
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    George "Porky" Andrews is a Basket from US.
  • George "Rube" Deneau
    George "Rube" Deneau is a Baseball from Canada.
  • George "Spanky" McCurdy
    George "Spanky" McCurdy is a Drummer from US.
  • George "Wild Child" Butler
    George "Wild Child" Butler is a Singer from US.
  • George 'Jocka' Todd
    George 'Jocka' Todd is a Football from Australia.
  • George 'Sonny' Goddard
    George 'Sonny' Goddard is a Music from Trinidad and Tobago.
  • George A. Abert is a Manufacturer from US.
  • George A. Alexander is a Officer from US.
  • George A. Amedore Jr. is a Politician from US.
  • George A. Anderson is a Politician from US.
  • George A. Archer is a Business from US.
  • George A. Baer is a Bookbinder from Switzerland.
  • George A. Bagley is a Politician from US.
  • George A. Banker is a Sport from US.
  • George A. Bartholomew is a Ornithologist from US.
  • George A. Bartlett is a Lawyer from US.
  • George A. Baxter is a Writer from US.
  • George A. Beavers Jr. is a Business from US.
  • George A. Beecher is a Bishop from US.
  • George A. Bekey is a Professor from US.
  • George A. Berlinghof is a Architect from US.
  • George A. Best is a Football from United Kingdom.
  • George A. Bicknell is a Lawyer from US.
  • George A. Billings is a Actor from US.
  • George A. Birmingham is a Playwright from United Kingdom.
  • George A. Black is a Politician from US.
  • George A. Blair is a Skier from US.
  • George A. Blauvelt is a Politician from US.
  • George A. Bowman is a Politician from US.
  • George A. Brackett is a Politician from US.
  • George A. Brandreth is a Politician from US.
  • George A. Bray is a Research from US.
  • George A. Brayton is a Justice.
  • George A. Brown is a Accountant from United Kingdom.

George Videos

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📰 Latest News about George

Stay updated with the most recent news about George. Read on to catch up with George's latest headlines

Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:32 PM (GMT + 5.30)

  • 20 things about George Pensel, owner of Boats by George - Times Union
    Source: Times Union | Published on: May 28, 2024
  • Lori and George Schappell obituary, oldest conjoined twins - The Times
    Source: The Times | Published on: May 28, 2024
  • George Strait concert at Iowa State goes smoothly with police - KCCI Des Moines
    Source: KCCI Des Moines | Published on: May 27, 2024
  • Donald Trump Unlikely to Face 'Good Outcome'—George Conway - Newsweek
    Source: Newsweek | Published on: May 27, 2024
  • George Lucas Drops the Mic, 'The Acolyte' First Reactions, and More - Star Wars News Net
    Source: Star Wars News Net | Published on: May 27, 2024
  • George Lucas hits back at 'Star Wars' diversity criticism - Business Insider
    Source: Business Insider | Published on: May 26, 2024
  • George Conway predicts Trump won’t be unanimously acquitted in hush money trial - The Hill
    Source: The Hill | Published on: May 26, 2024
  • Francis Ford Coppola Presents George Lucas With Honorary Palme d’Or as the Iconic Directors Reflect on an ‘Association That Has Lasted a Lifetime’ - Variety
    Source: Variety | Published on: May 25, 2024
  • George Conway: 'I don't see a good outcome for Donald Trump' - MSNBC
    Source: MSNBC | Published on: May 25, 2024
  • George Floyd’s murder led to a national reckoning on policing, but efforts have stalled or reversed - NBC News
    Source: NBC News | Published on: May 25, 2024
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Nicknames for George

Handsome George, Sweetheart George, Brave George, Loyal George, Georgie Amor, Gentle George, George the Great, Valiant George, Georgey Lovebug, Trustworthy George

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winston wmithOct 21, 2021

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