Boy Name · Greek Origin
George
George is a boy baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Farmer, earth worker". It currently sits in the Top 100 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love George often also consider Gorge.
George meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Farmer, earth worker
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect George to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces George as G·E·O·R·G·E, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, George is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
George variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Georgea, Georgee, Georgey, Georg.
- Nicknames: Geo and G.
- Middle names: Pair George with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the George middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Gorge, Georgie, Georgia, Georg, Gerrick — full picks on the sibling names for George guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like George? Browse our names like George guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about George
What does the name George mean?
George means "Farmer, earth worker" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of George?
George originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce George?
George has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is George a boy's or girl's name?
George is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is George in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, George sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to George?
Names that share George's sound and style include Gorge, Georgie, Georgia, Georg, Gerrick.
What middle names pair well with George?
Good middle-name fits for George pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if George is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if George is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for George?
Sibling names that pair naturally with George share its rhythm without rhyming — Gorge, Georgie, Georgia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.