Origin and Meaning of Jorgejr

Diminutive form of Jorge, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth worker.'

Origin: Spanish - Derived from the Greek name Georgios, which comes from 'georgos,' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth worker.' The suffix 'jr' indicates that it is a junior variation, typically used for sons named after their fathers.

• Jorge is the Spanish variant of George, which has widely been used in Spanish-speaking cultures and countries.
• In many Latin American countries, adding 'jr' is a common practice to denote that the child is named after their father, which helps preserve family legacy.
• Notable bearers of the name Jorge include Jorge Luis Borges, the famous Argentine writer, and Jorge Garcia, an American actor and comedian.
• Jorge was particularly popular in the mid-20th century, but has seen a decline in ranking since reaching its peak popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.
• Variations of the name include Jorge (Spanish), George (English), Giorgio (Italian), and Георгий (Georgiy in Russian).