How to say it
JOR · ge
ˈxɔːr.xeɪ
Masculine
Jorge
Farmer, earth-worker
What it means
The Spanish and Portuguese form of George, from the Greek georgos, 'farmer' (gē, 'earth,' plus ergon, 'work').
Jorge is the Spanish form of George, from the Greek georgos, 'one who works the earth.' St. George, the dragon-slayer, made the name famous everywhere, and Jorge has been a staple across the Spanish-speaking world for centuries, from writer Jorge Luis Borges to Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio. The Spanish J and soft g make it HOR-hay. Coque and Yoyi are regional shorts.
How to spell Jorge
The standard spelling is Jorge. Common variants include George, Jordi, Jordão, but Jorge is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #107 in 1993, currently #323 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed June 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
HOR-hay in Spanish; the same name as the English George.
- Worth knowing
A bedrock name across Latino communities.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Jorge Luis Borges Argentine writer and master of the short story
- Pope Francis born Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Spelling variants
- George
- Jordi
- Jordão
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Common questions
- What does the name Jorge mean?
- The Spanish and Portuguese form of George, from the Greek georgos, 'farmer' (gē, 'earth,' plus ergon, 'work').
- How do you pronounce Jorge?
- Jorge is pronounced ˈxɔːr.xeɪ. Say it as JOR-ge, with the stress on the "jor" syllable.
- How do you spell Jorge?
- The standard spelling is Jorge. Common spelling variants include George, Jordi, Jordão.
- Is Jorge a boy or girl name?
- Jorge is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Jorge?
- Jorge ranked #323 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.