Gev as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gev

What is the meaning of the name Gev ?

The baby name Gev is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡɛv/ (pronounced 'gev', with e as in 'get').

Gev is Armenian in Origin.

Gev is an Armenian short form (hypocorism) of Gevorg/Kevork, the Armenian equivalent of George. The name traces back to Greek Georgios, meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker,” from ge “earth” and ergon “work.” Variants and spellings include Gevorg, Gevork (Eastern Armenian), and Kevork (Western Armenian); close cognates across languages are George (English), Georges (French), Georg (German/Scandinavian), Gheorghe (Romanian), Georgi (Bulgarian), Giorgi (Georgian), Jorge (Spanish/Portuguese), and Georgy/Yegor (Russian).

Long associated with the veneration of St. George, the name has deep roots in Armenian Christian tradition, with numerous churches named Surb Gevorg. While Gev began as a familiar nickname within Armenian communities, it has occasionally been adopted as an independent given name since the late 20th century, especially in the diaspora, aligning with trends toward concise, modern forms. Common diminutives include Gevo and Gevik. Pronunciation uses a hard “g” as in “get.”