Jorge

Meaning farmer, earthworker
Origin Greek, Portuguese, Spanish
Gender Boy
Popularity Popular
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Jor-ge

About Jorge

Warm and robust, this name carries the weight of Hispanic heritage with pride and authenticity. The distinctive initial sound—that soft H pronunciation—immediately signals cultural identity and linguistic richness. It's a name that honors family traditions and connects children to their roots in meaningful ways. The two syllables roll together smoothly, creating a name that's both dignified and approachable. Parents choosing this name often value maintaining cultural connections across generations, ensuring that language and heritage remain alive through something as fundamental as a name. Boys named Jorge grow up with a strong sense of identity, their name serving as a daily reminder of where they come from and the values they carry. The name translates the English George but maintains its own distinct character and pronunciation, refusing to simply assimilate while still functioning perfectly in bilingual environments. It's classic without being old-fashioned, common in Latino communities without being overused, striking that ideal balance that makes naming decisions feel right. The name suits someone confident in their cultural identity, comfortable navigating multiple worlds while remaining true to themselves.

Variations of Name Jorge

Giorgio
Georgios
Georg
Joris

Nicknames for Jorge

George
Georgie
J
Jo
Jorge

Famous People Named Jorge

Jorge Luis BorgesArgentine writer
Jorge Mario BergoglioPope Francis - Head of the Catholic Church
Jorge LorenzoSpanish motorcycle racer
Jorge MendesPortuguese football agent
Jorge PosadaPuerto Rican baseball player
Jorge GarciaAmerican actor
Jorge CamposMexican football player
Jorge ValdíviaChilean footballer
Jorge SalinasMexican actor
Jorge SampaoliArgentine football coach
Jorge BurruchagaArgentine footballer
Jorge MasvidalAmerican mixed martial artist
Jorge ChamMexican-American cartoonist
Jorge JesusPortuguese football coach
Jorge RamosMexican-American journalist
Jorge MolinaSpanish footballer
Jorge SemprúnSpanish writer and politician
Jorge BlancoMexican actor and singer
Jorge Luis PintoColombian football coach
Jorge NegreteMexican singer and actor

Characters Named Jorge

Jorge of BurgosCharacter from "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco
Jorge GarciaHurley - Character from the TV show "Lost"
Jorge, the White RhinoCharacter from the animated film "Rio"
Jorge "George" FalconeCharacter from "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
Jorge JoestarCharacter from the novel "Jorge Joestar" by Otsuichi
Jorge VillalobosCharacter from the TV show "Jane the Virgin"
Jorge SanchezCharacter from the TV show "Narcos"
Jorge CortésCharacter from the video game "Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag"
Jorge RamirezCharacter from the video game "Gears of War"
Jorge ChavezCharacter from the animated film "Planes"
Jorge DelgadoCharacter from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy"
Jorge CastilloCharacter from the TV show "How to Get Away with Murder"
Jorge DíazCharacter from the TV show "Elite"
Jorge CousineauCharacter from the TV show "Doom Patrol"

Other Popular Names Beginning with J

Jad
Johan
Jackson
Jon
Jamir
Jace
Junior
Jonah
Jahmir
Jaziel