Jorge
Spanish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Jorge
Jorge means "farmer" or "worker of the earth" and derives from the Greek name Georgios, which comes from the root "georgos" (γεωργός), combining "geo" (earth) and "ergon" (work).
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Etymology
Jorge means "farmer" or "worker of the earth" and derives from the Greek name Georgios, which comes from the root "georgos" (γεωργός), combining "geo" (earth) and "ergon" (work). The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures and is the Romance language form of Saint George, the Christian martyr and patron saint venerated across Christian traditions since early medieval times.
Jorge currently ranks #323 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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