Georges

Georges is a masculine given name of French origin. It is the French form of George, which derives from the Greek Georgios, from geo meaning "earth" and ergon meaning "work," collectively interpreted as "farmer" or "earth-worker." The name has been common in France since the Middle Ages and spread to other parts of Europe and the Francophone world through religious figures, royalty, and literature.

Georges is most commonly used in French-speaking countries, including France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and various regions of Africa. In other linguistic contexts, the equivalent forms appear as George (English), Giorgio (Italian), Jorge (Spanish), and Georg (German). Diminutives and affectionate forms vary by culture and language.

Notable individuals named Georges include Georges Seurat, a French post-Impressionist painter known for pointillism; Georges Méliès, a pioneer of early cinema; Georges Simenon, a Belgian writer best known for the Maigret series; Georges Pompidou, President of France from 1969 to 1974; Georges Brassens, a French singer-songwriter; and Georges Bataille, a writer and philosopher. The name has also appeared in literature and film as a character name in various works.

In contemporary usage, Georges is regarded as a traditional name that remains common in older generations within Francophone communities, and it persists as a recognizable given name even as naming trends evolve.