What Does My Name George Mean?

A popular male first name, George is pronounced jorj. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "farmer." Saint George, a knight who became the patron saint of England, achieved legendary status through the medieval story of his struggle with a fire-breathing dragon, symbolic of the devil. George was a royal name in England, and in the US, George Washington made it as popular.

A number of famous personalities bear this name including: Singer George Michael; fashion designer Giorgio Armani; comedians George Burns, George Carlin; baseball legend George "Babe" Ruth; US Presidents George Prescott Bush, George Herbert Walker Bush; actor George Clooney.

A popular male first name. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "farmer." Saint George, a knight who became the patron saint of England, achieved legendary status through the medieval story of his struggle with a fire-breathing dragon, symbolic of the devil. George was a royal name in England, and in the US, George Washington made it as popular.