Georg is a classic male given name of Greek origin, meaning "earthworker" or "farmer". It is derived from the element 'ge' meaning earth and the suffix '-org', referring to worker. This name has been widely used throughout history, with notable bearers including Georg Friedrich Handel, the German-British baroque composer, and Georg Ohm, a German physicist known for his work on electrical resistance. In some languages, such as German and Scandinavian, Georg is often shortened to the familiar forms Jörg or Göran respectively. It has also been associated with various royal figures throughout history, including several kings of Saxony and Hanover.
"The name Georg experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the century, with periods of high frequency (e.g., 1959-1963 with totals ranging from 13 to 15) and low frequency (e.g., multiple years with only 5 births). The peak was reached between 1958 and 1962, while the most recent years (2018-2022) showed a consistent popularity at around 5 births per year."