Jorge
earth-worker, farmer (Greek via Spanish)
Jorge is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 237, with 31,275 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
earth-worker, farmer (Greek via Spanish)
Derived from the Greek name Georgios (from 'ge' meaning earth and 'ergon' meaning work). Introduced to the Philippines through Spanish colonization and Catholic naming traditions associated with Saint George.
Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Greek name Georgios, derived from 'georgos' meaning farmer or earth-worker. It was established in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Pronounced either with the Spanish pronunciation ('HOR-he') or the English one ('George'). Common nicknames include Jojo, Jorgie, or George.
Related forms
- George English
- Jorge Portuguese
- Giorgio Italian
- Georges French
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Jorge with common surname pairs
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How do I use Jorge with two Filipino surnames?
Jorge is the given name. The full name is Jorge + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jorge a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jorge is number 237, with 31,275 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.