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George: name meaning, origin and numerology

George means “farmer”, one who works the earth, and recalls a dragon-slaying saint; numerology gives it a 3, light and talkative.

  • self-expression
  • creativity
  • exchange
The essentials

George at a glance

For you

The 3 gives a George an easy flow of conversation, a creative imagination and a gift for bringing people together.

A strength

Turn a dry file into a story people listen to until the end.

Something to watch

Open a new project as soon as the previous one becomes laborious.

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Where the name George comes from

George comes from the Greek Georgios, from georgos, “farmer, earthworker”, which joins ge, “earth”, and ergon, “work”.

Saint George was a soldier from Cappadocia in the 3rd century, martyred under the emperor Diocletian; later legends credit him with killing a dragon. Crusaders carried his story west, and he became patron of England, Portugal, Catalonia and Aragon. In England the name stayed rare until George I came to the throne.

The name George in numerology

George’s six letters reach 39; the digits give 12, and these fold to 3.

Expression is his territory. A George often tells the best story at the table, keeps a notebook of ideas and would rather solve a problem by talking it through. Humour is one of his tools, and it often defuses a tense moment.

George: popularity, compatibility and advice

How popular is the name George

In 2025, George ranked No. 7 among boys’ names in England and Wales.

A tip for the name George

Add your surname to George, then any middle names, and compare the total with the 3 of the first name.

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How is it calculated?

Each letter is worth a digit from 1 to 9, and the total is reduced to a single digit.
G 7 + E 5 + O 6 + R 9 + G 7 + E 5 = 39 → 12 → 3

Frequently asked questions about the name George

What does the name George mean?

George means “farmer”, from the Greek georgos, which joins the words for “earth” and “work”. Its letters make 39, then 12, then 3, tied to expression and wit; the vowels come to 7 and the consonants to 5, adding reflection and a taste for change.

Why is George linked to a dragon?

Saint George was a soldier from Cappadocia who died a martyr in the 3rd century. Later legends credited him with killing a dragon, and medieval art often shows him doing so. Crusaders carried the story west, and he became patron of England, Portugal, Catalonia and Aragon.

Is George a popular name?

In 2025, George ranked No. 7 among boys’ names in England and Wales. In 2025, George ranked No. 126 among boys’ names in the United States. Source: ONS, SSA.

Which names go well with George in numerology?

The “George and…?” test on this page compares George with any other name. George gives a 3; the pair pages for the 3 describe its agreements, harmonies and contrasts with each number. Two first names alone do not measure a couple: dates of birth and full names count for more.

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