Where it comes from
georgos (γεωργός), 'farmer, earthworker'
Also known as
Jorge (Spanish), Georges (French), Giorgio (Italian), Yuri and Georgi (Slavic forms)
Fun Fact
Saint George, the dragon-slaying knight of legend, is the patron saint of England, which helped spread the name widely after several English kings later adopted it. Despite the strong English association, the name is Greek in origin and simply means 'farmer.'