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The baby name Geza is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɡeːzɒ/; anglicized: GEH-zah.

Geza is Hungarian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hungarian
Pronunciation: IPA: /ˈɡeːzɒ/; anglicized: GEH-zah

What is the meaning of the name Geza ?

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.

Geza has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Geza

Géza II of Hungary Politician|royal · Born 1130 · 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 Politician · Born 1040 · 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 Musician · Born 1921 · Hungary 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 Actor · Born 1967 · United States 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.

Geza – Popularity by country

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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People also ask about Geza

Geza is predominantly a boy's name.
Geza is a 2 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ˈɡeːzɒ/; anglicized: GEH-zah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Géza, Geza and Gejza.
Across languages, Geza has these equivalents: Gazi (Turkic, possible cognate meaning 'warrior'), none (no direct English equivalent).
Yes — Geza ranked #242 in France in 1959.
Yes — 4 notable people named Geza are in our database, including Géza II of Hungary (Politician|royal), Géza I of Hungary (Politician), Géza Anda (Musician).