Jorge

Insights

Today, Jorge is a popular, familiar name (popularity 83/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

The name Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker,' derived from 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work). It gained prominence through Saint George, a legendary Christian martyr and dragon-slayer, whose veneration spread widely in medieval Europe. The name became particularly popular in Iberian cultures and remains a classic choice in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as among Hispanic communities worldwide.