Jorge
Jorge: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔː(ɹ)heɪ/ · /d͡ʒɔ(ɹ)d͡ʒ/
Meaning and origin of Jorge
- A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.
Etymology
Derived from Spanish and Portuguese Jorge, from Ancient Greek Γεώργιος (Geṓrgios). Doublet of George.
How popular is Jorge?
Since 1880, 690 girls and 139,476 boys in the U.S. have been named Jorge (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2957 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #107 in 1993. In 2025 it ranked #323 for boys, with 1,069 babies given the name.
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Jorge FAQ
What does the name Jorge mean?
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George. Derived from Spanish and Portuguese Jorge, from Ancient Greek Γεώργιος (Geṓrgios). Doublet of George.
What is the origin of the name Jorge?
Jorge is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Jorge?
Since 1880, 690 girls and 139,476 boys in the U.S. have been named Jorge (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2957 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #107 in 1993. In 2025 it ranked #323 for boys, with 1,069 babies given the name.
Is Jorge a boy or girl name?
Jorge is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 690 girls and 139,476 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.