George Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

George Name at a Glance

Name	George
Meaning	From 'georgos' meaning tiller of the soil, or farmer. Famous bearer: St George, patron saint of England, who struggled with a fire breathing dragon symbolizing the devil.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name George Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, George means “From 'georgos' meaning tiller of the soil, or farmer. Famous bearer: St George, patron saint of England, who struggled with a fire breathing dragon symbolizing the devil”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

George Name Origin

Our database records George under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is George a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, George is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name George

When considering George for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.