The nameGeorges
Georges is the French form of George, with a final s.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Georges comes from the Greek georgos, "farmer".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
In the United States Georges reached 1411th place in 1907.
Did you know?
- Georges Méliès's A Trip to the Moon, made in 1902, is one of the first science fiction films.
- Georges Simenon wrote 75 novels featuring Inspector Maigret.
Famous people named Georges
- Georges Simenon, writer
- Georges Braque, painter
- Georges Méliès, film pioneer
Popularity of the name Georges
Georges in the United States
Georges was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 141 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Georges. Its rise began around 1907, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Georges in the United States were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Georges in France
Georges was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 95,145 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Georges. Half of all babies named Georges in France were born before 1926, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 270 births a year on average, against 205 in the five years before.
Georges in Belgium
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Georges mean?
Georges comes from the Greek georgos, "farmer".
What is the origin of the name Georges?
French, from Greek.
Is Georges a girl's or a boy's name?
Georges is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Georges?
In 2024, Georges was the 7567th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 11 births.
What are the variants of the name Georges?
Variants and related names of Georges include Georgette, Georgina, Georgine, Goran, Joran, Jordy, Joris and Jory.
Who are famous people named Georges?
Georges Simenon, writer; Georges Braque, painter; Georges Méliès, film pioneer.