Georg

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Pronounced GAY-org /ˈɡeɪ.ɔːrɡ/Medium

Meaning: Georg is the German and Scandinavian form of George, from the Greek Georgios, built on 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work), giving 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It has long been a staple across German-speaking Europe, borne by kings, composers and scientists.Low

In 30 seconds: Georg is the German form of George, 'farmer, earth-worker.' It appeared in US records in small numbers across the twentieth century (said GAY-org).

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Origin MediumGerman, Greek

MeaningGeorg is the German and Scandinavian form of George, from the Greek Georgios, built on 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work), giving 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It has long been a staple across German-speaking Europe, borne by kings, composers and scientists.

U.S. rank (2022)#12986 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1963

Total births (all-time)≈ 486

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Georg is the German and Scandinavian form of George, from the Greek Georgios, 'earth-worker' or 'farmer,' from 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work). A mainstay across German-speaking Europe, it reached US records with immigrant families and appeared steadily, if never commonly, through the twentieth century, keeping its firm two-beat sound.

It was never common in the United States, appearing in small numbers from the nineteen-tens onward and reaching only about fifteen boys in its best year around the early nineteen-sixties. It reads as a heritage spelling of George rather than a trend.

Did you know? Georg carries a distinguished German pedigree, shared by figures from the composer Georg Friedrich Handel to the physicist Georg Ohm; in the United States it appeared quietly with German-speaking families.

Overall data confidence 52%

References - Georg — German/Scandinavian form of George (Greek Georgios, 'earth-worker')

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Georg mean?

It means 'farmer' or 'earth-worker,' from the Greek Georgios; Georg is the German and Scandinavian form of George.

How do you pronounce Georg?

It is said GAY-org /ˈɡeɪ.ɔːrɡ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Georg a boy or girl name?

Georg is used as a boy's name.

Is Georg a popular name?

No; in the United States it was never common, appearing in small numbers across the twentieth century.