A masculine given name common in German and Scandinavian countries, equivalent to George in English. Often appears in compound names or as part of surnames.
From Greek 'Georgios' meaning 'earth-worker' or 'farmer', from 'ge' (earth) + 'ergon' (work). The name spread through Christianity via Saint George and was adopted into various European languages with different spellings and pronunciations.
The name Georg shares its agricultural etymology with 'geology' and 'geography', all stemming from the Greek word for earth. Saint George's dragon-slaying legend made this farmer's name synonymous with heroic courage across cultures.
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