OriginDanish / Greek / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#11748
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Origin & history of Georg
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Danish / Greek / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish roots
The name Georg is best understood as a variant or modern spelling connected to George. The root name George has origins in Greek and is generally associated with the meaning farmer or earthworker. This makes Georg a creative or alternate form that carries the sound and general symbolism of George, while giving the name a more distinctive spelling. Because Georg itself may not have a separate ancient etymology, its meaning is most safely traced through the better-documented root name George.
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Root name
The root form of Georg is
Georg — meaning Farming Man.
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Modern usage
Georg remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Georg?
1963peak year
Georg reached its widest reach during the 1960s. In 1963, 15 babies received the name (ranked #2147). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #11748), with about 6 babies given the name annually. The all-time total comes to roughly 496 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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