The baby name Geza is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɡeːzɒ/; anglicized: GEH-zah.
Geza is Hungarian in Origin.
The baby name Geza is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɡeːzɒ/; anglicized: GEH-zah.
Geza is Hungarian in Origin.
Géza is a classic Hungarian masculine name, pronounced GEH-zah. Its etymology points to early Magyar contacts with Turkic peoples: most scholars connect it to the Turkic title yabgu, meaning “chief, prince, or viceroy,” which entered Hungarian as a personal name (attested in medieval forms like Gyejza). The sense of leadership embedded in the name has endured.
In use since the 10th century, Géza was borne by key members of the Árpád dynasty - Géza, Grand Prince of the Hungarians (c. 940–997) and father of Saint Stephen, as well as Kings Géza I and Géza II - cementing its prestige. The name remains familiar in Hungary and among Hungarian communities across Central Europe. Variants and transliterations include Geza (without the accent), Gejza (Slovak/Czech/Serbo-Croatian), and Gheza (Romanian). Diminutives such as Gézu occur in Hungarian. No widely used feminine counterpart exists.
| Géza II of Hungary Géza II of Hungary was a prominent king who ruled from 1141 to 1162, known for strengthening the kingdom and fostering economic development. He played a crucial role in maintaining Hungary's independence during a time of external threats and internal challenges. | Géza I of Hungary Géza I of Hungary was a king who ruled from 1074 to 1077. He is most famous for his efforts to consolidate the power of the monarchy and stabilize the kingdom during a period of internal strife. His reign marked a significant step in the development of a centralized Hungarian state. | Géza Anda Géza Anda was a Hungarian pianist best known for his interpretations of Mozart's piano concertos. He gained acclaim for his recordings of these works, particularly the complete cycle of Mozart's piano concertos with the Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum. |
| Géza Röhrig Géza Röhrig is an actor best known for his role in the film Son of Saul, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2016. Born in Hungary, he has also worked as a poet and writer, contributing to the arts with his unique perspective and talent. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 678 |
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #105 | 83 | 3,954 |
| HU | 0 | #109 | 7 | 1,675 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #152 | 3 | 2,277 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #208 | 4 | 3,402 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| France | Boys | 1959 | #242 | 3 | 1,030 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #256 | 4 | 3,997 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #427 | 16 | 2,180 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #917 | 36 | 5,697 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #927 | 15 | 12,708 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #933 | 19 | 5,873 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,167 | 12 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,451 | 21 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,600 | 15 | 28,008 |
Geza is popular in 38 countries — most recent births per country:
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