George Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

George Name at a Glance

Name	George
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 2' George Bevis. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' George, son of Richard Plantagenet and afterwards Duke of Clarence. 'King Richard III', George, Duke of Clarence, brother to Edward IV.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name George Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, George means “'Henry VI, Part 2' George Bevis. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' George, son of Richard Plantagenet and afterwards Duke of Clarence. 'King Richard III', George, Duke of Clarence, brother to Edward IV”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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.