Jorge

♂ Boy

Pronounced HOR-hay /ˈxoɾ.xe/High

Meaning: Spanish and Portuguese form of George, from the Greek Georgios, composed of 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work) — meaning 'farmer' or 'one who works the earth'.High

In 30 seconds: Jorge is the Iberian form of George, carrying the legacy of Saint George and dragon-slaying heroism into Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures across the globe. Strong, classic, and widely beloved.

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Origin HighGreek, Spanish, Portuguese

MeaningSpanish and Portuguese form of George, from the Greek Georgios, composed of 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work) — meaning 'farmer' or 'one who works the earth'.

U.S. rank (2025)#323 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births1,069 boys (0.06% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 139,455

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of George, itself derived from the Greek Georgios, composed of ge (earth) and ergon (work or labor). Saint George, patron saint of England, Georgia, Portugal, and many other nations, was a Roman soldier martyred around 303 CE. His legend as the dragon-slayer became one of the most popular hagiographic stories in medieval Christian tradition.

Jorge has been one of the most common masculine names in the Spanish-speaking world for centuries, consistently ranking in the top 20 in Spain, Mexico, and across Latin America. It carries the cultural weight of Saint George's martial virtue and patronage. In the United States, Jorge consistently ranks in the top 200 boys' names, reflecting the significant Hispanic population. The name also appears in Brazilian Portuguese, adding to its global reach.

Did you know? The current Pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, chose the papal name Francis upon his election in 2013 — he is the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pope, but his given name Jorge reflects the dominance of this name in Argentina and Latin America.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name: Jorge — Etymology and cross-linguistic usageReal Academia Espanola — Spanish name frequency and cultural context

Variations

GeorgeGiorgioGeorgGeorges

Nicknames

JorGeorgie

Famous Bearers

★Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) (1936–2025)
First Latin American Pope, elected 2013, the first Jesuit pope.
★Jorge Luis Borges (1899–1986)
Argentine writer considered one of the most significant literary figures of the twentieth century.

If you like Jorge…

Miguel— classic two-syllable Spanish name with equal depth of Catholic and Latin American tradition

Mario— two-syllable Spanish and Italian classic with a similarly warm, universal Latin appeal

Carlos— two-syllable Spanish name equivalent to Charles, sharing Jorge's cultural stature in Hispanic communities

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jorge mean?

Jorge means 'farmer' or 'earth-worker', from the Greek Georgios (ge = earth, ergon = work).

How do you pronounce Jorge?

Jorge is pronounced HOR-hay (/ˈxoɾ.xe/) in Spanish, with two syllables and a soft H sound for the J.

Is Jorge a boy or girl name?

Jorge is a masculine name. Jorgelina and Georgina are feminine equivalents.

How popular is Jorge?

Jorge ranks in the US top 200 boys' names and is a top-20 name across much of Spain and Latin America.