Georg

Georg is a masculine given name used primarily in German-speaking countries and parts of Northern Europe. It is the German form of George, which ultimately derives from the Greek Georgios, meaning “earth-worker” or “farmer.” The name has a long Christian history due to Saint George, a dragon-slayer venerated in many traditions. As a result, Georg has been established in Germanic communities since the Middle Ages and remains in use today.

In modern times, Georg is common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and is also found among German-speaking populations abroad. The name has numerous cognates in other languages, such as George in English, Georges in French, Giorgio in Italian, and Giorgos in Greek. In Georgia and nearby regions, equivalents include Giorgi and related forms.

Notable people named Georg include Georg Cantor, a 19th‑century mathematician who founded set theory; Georg Ohm, the physicist who formulated Ohm’s law; Georg Simmel, a sociologist and philosopher; Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a philosopher; Georg Solti, a renowned conductor; and Georg Friedrich Händel (George Frideric Handel), the Baroque composer. The name has also appeared in various literary and scientific contexts, reflecting its longstanding popularity in European cultures.

Georg remains a traditional and enduring given name across European cultures.