All about the name
Giorgos
Male
« Giorgos is a Greek male given name derived from 'georgos', meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It has been used since Byzantine times and was popular among the Greek aristocracy during the Middle Ages. Today, it remains common in Greece. Nickname forms include Yiorgos, Giogos, Yorgos, with Yiannis being the most common. Notable bearers include Giorgos Seferis (Nobel laureate) and Giorgos Karagounis (footballer). »
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Meaning, origin, history
Giorgos is a Greek male given name, derived from the Greek word 'georgos', which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It is an ancient name that has been used in Greece since Byzantine times. Giorgos was quite popular among the Greek aristocracy during the Middle Ages and has remained a common name among Greeks today. The name Giorgos is often shortened to Yiorgos, Giogos, or Yorgos, with the most common nickname being Yiannis. Some famous bearers of this name include Giorgos Seferis, a Nobel laureate in Literature, and Giorgos Karagounis, a renowned footballer.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Giorgos since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2016
5 births
in 2016
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-100%
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vs previous 5 years