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Georgi

♂ Boy

Pronounced GYOR-gee /ˈɡjɔɾ.ɡi/Medium

Meaning: Georgi is the Bulgarian (and wider Slavic) form of George, from Greek Georgios ('farmer; earth-worker,' from ge 'earth' + ergon 'work'). A very common, classic name in Bulgaria.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Bulgarian George: Georgi means 'farmer; earth-worker' (said 'GYOR-gee'). Classic and warm.
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Origin MediumBulgarian
MeaningGeorgi is the Bulgarian (and wider Slavic) form of George, from Greek Georgios ('farmer; earth-worker,' from ge 'earth' + ergon 'work'). A very common, classic name in Bulgaria.
U.S. rank (2024)#11344 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020062024

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

Georgi is the Bulgarian and wider Slavic form of George (Greek Georgios, 'farmer; earth-worker'), honoring Saint George. Among the most enduring names in Bulgaria, it reads as classic and warm (said 'GYOR-gee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Bulgarian and Slavic families. Rare, classic, and warm.

Did you know? Georgi is the Bulgarian form of George — Greek for 'farmer; earth-worker' (ge 'earth' + ergon 'work') — one of the most classic names in Bulgaria (said 'GYOR-gee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Georgi — Bulgarian form of George, 'farmer/earth-worker'

Variations

GeorgeGyorgyJorgi

Nicknames

GogoGero

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If you like Georgi…

George— the English form of Georgi
Georgios— the Greek root of Georgi
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Georgi mean?

Georgi is the Bulgarian form of George, meaning 'farmer; earth-worker,' from Greek.

How do you pronounce Georgi?

It's said GYOR-gee /ˈɡjɔɾ.ɡi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Georgi a boy or girl name?

Georgi is a boy's name in Bulgarian tradition and here.

How popular is Georgi?

Georgi is rare in the U.S. and very common in Bulgaria.

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