Jorgen
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jorgen
Jorgen is a Scandinavian form of the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker," derived from the Greek elements *ge* ("earth") and *ergon* ("work").
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Etymology
Jorgen is a Scandinavian form of the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker," derived from the Greek elements *ge* ("earth") and *ergon* ("work"). It is primarily used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, often associated with Christianity through Saint George, the legendary dragon-slayer and patron saint of England and several other regions.
Jorgen currently ranks #10,302 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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