György
“farmer, earthworker”
Hungarian origin · Boy name
#1712US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile
How to pronounce György
gyuurgy
/gyuurgy/ · · 2 syllables
“farmer, earthworker”
Hungarian origin · Boy name
What does György mean and where does it come from?
György is derived from the Greek name Georgios, which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.
Cultural significance
György is a common male name in Hungary, often associated with Saint George, the patron saint of farmers.
Peak popularity
Reached #1712 in 2015 — currently #1712 in the US.
How else can you spell György?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with György?
György works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
György Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
György John
One syllable · timeless choice
György Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
György Brooks
One syllable · timeless choice
György Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
György Dean
One syllable · on the rise
How popular is György right now?
Holding steady — currently #1712 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
György is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for György?
CROATIAN
JureJuricaJuro
DANISH
JørgJørn
ENGLISH
GeordieGeorgie
FINNISH
JyrkiYrjö
Famous people named György
GL
György Ligeti
A renowned Hungarian-Austrian composer known for his avant-garde music.
GS
György Szimándi
A Hungarian-American pianist and music educator.
GB
György Buda
A Hungarian politician and member of the National Assembly.
What names sound and feel like György?
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How is György written in other languages?
What are the girl versions of György?
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Common questions about the name György
What does the name György mean?
György means "farmer, earthworker" — a name rooted in Hungarian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name György?
György is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of György?
György originates from Hungarian tradition. Hungarian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is György a common or rare name?
György is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is György more of a girl or boy name?
György is primarily used as a boy name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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