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The baby name Giorgio is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɔr.dʒo/ (JOR-jo).

Giorgio is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔr.dʒo/ (JOR-jo)

What is the meaning of the name Giorgio ?

The baby name Giorgio is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɔr.dʒo/ (JOR-jo).

Giorgio is Italian in Origin.

Giorgio is the Italian form of Greek Georgios, from ge “earth” + ergon “work,” hence “farmer” or “earth-worker.” The name spread through the early Christian cult of Saint George (3rd–4th century), whose dragon-slaying legend traveled across Europe; in Italy he became San Giorgio, embedding the name in medieval and Renaissance use.

Usage has been steady in Italy, with notable bearers such as painter-architect Giorgio Vasari, metaphysical artist Giorgio de Chirico, fashion designer Giorgio Armani, and producer Giorgio Moroder; it appears abroad through Italian heritage. Variants and cognates include George (English), Georges (French), Jorge (Spanish/Portuguese), Georg (German/Scandinavian), Georgios/Yorgos (Greek), Gheorghe (Romanian), Jerzy (Polish), György (Hungarian), Yuri/Yegor (Russian), and the Georgian Giorgi. The Italian feminine is Giorgia; nicknames include Gio, Giorgino, Giorgetto, and Giò. Feast day: 23 April. The name suggests grounded strength with artistic and sartorial flair.

Giorgio has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Giorgio

Giorgio Napolitano Politician · Born 1925 · Italy Giorgio Napolitano was an influential Italian politician who served as the President of Italy from 2006 to 2015. He was known for his efforts to stabilize the Italian government during economic and political crises. Napolitano was the first Italian president to be re-elected for a second term. Giorgio Strehler Actor · Born 1921 · Italy Giorgio Strehler was an influential Italian theater director, most famous for co-founding the Piccolo Teatro di Milano in 1947. He directed numerous acclaimed productions, including 'The Cherry Orchard' and 'The Tempest', which showcased his innovative approach to theater. Strehler's work significantly shaped modern European theater. Giorgio Gaber Actor · Born 1939 · Italy Giorgio Gaber was an influential Italian singer-songwriter and actor, best known for his innovative theatrical performances that combined music and monologues. He gained fame with songs like 'La Libertà' and 'Destra-Sinistra'. Gaber's work often explored social and political themes, making him a significant figure in Italian culture.
Giorgio Albertazzi Actor · Born 1923 · Italy Giorgio Albertazzi was an Italian actor best known for his role in the film 'Last Year at Marienbad'. He had a long and distinguished career in theater and television, captivating audiences with his performances in productions like 'Hamlet' and 'The Merchant of Venice'.

Giorgio – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
MD 0 #34 1 434
IT Boys 2024 #36 981 47
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
IT Boys 0 #38 103,881 10,046
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
GE 0 #44 1 997
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
IT 0 #67 5,183 4,183
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Boys 0 #107 4 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
GR 0 #119 16 3,911
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
Switzerland Boys 2024 #124 14 1,769
CY Boys 0 #125 7 3,473
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
GR Boys 0 #140 140 6,912
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
MT Boys 0 #161 16 4,064
HU Boys 0 #163 12 3,954
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HR 0 #178 4 2,081
CZ 0 #181 6 3,154
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
Sweden Boys 2019 #183 2 1,462
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
LU Boys 0 #198 21 4,970
BG Boys 0 #205 15 3,850
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
IR 0 #226 6 4,221
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
HR Boys 0 #244 15 3,997
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
CZ Boys 0 #279 26 6,530
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
AL Boys 0 #283 16 5,122
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
PE 0 #290 21 6,350
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
Canada Boys 2024 #294 13 2,588
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
DK Boys 0 #312 14 7,401
PL Boys 0 #312 24 6,459
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
PT Boys 0 #351 17 7,951
BR 0 #352 9 5,969
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
France Boys 2021 #360 28 2,865
MU Boys 0 #363 7 8,477
NL 0 #367 25 2,481
CL 0 #377 35 6,867
UY Boys 0 #380 20 5,922
PH Boys 0 #401 8 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
CL Boys 0 #416 289 13,390
Austria Boys 0 #419 24 2,180
Germany 0 #428 10 2,542
Spain 0 #431 22 2,326
AR Boys 0 #434 34 7,628
MX 0 #438 8 8,339
GT Boys 0 #464 11 7,625
PA Boys 0 #469 13 9,305
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
CO 0 #471 10 7,768
CR Boys 0 #475 13 10,188
RU Boys 0 #484 22 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IR Boys 0 #526 27 10,162
HK Boys 0 #551 7 12,905
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
BO Boys 0 #570 23 9,244
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
LB 0 #597 62 13,263
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Boys 0 #617 9 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
PE Boys 0 #657 231 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #669 272 5,610
Finland Boys 2026 #678 5 3,552
SG Boys 0 #687 11 17,960
NL Boys 0 #690 267 5,873
BR Boys 0 #695 57 12,213
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
Germany Boys 0 #717 239 5,697
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
United States Boys 2024 #798 95 7,044
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
CO Boys 0 #816 105 15,656
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
EG Boys 0 #854 33 15,035
MX Boys 0 #867 116 16,355
IT Girls 0 #898 615 9,415
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,059 34 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MA 0 #1,106 23 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,138 41 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,174 9 25,439
TR 0 #1,195 17 19,440
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,601 14 28,008

Giorgio is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
IT
Switzerland
United States

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People also ask about Giorgio

Giorgio is predominantly a boy's name.
Giorgio is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒɔr.dʒo/ (JOR-jo).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gio, Giorgino, Giorgione and Giorgia (feminine).
Across languages, Giorgio has these equivalents: George (English), Georg (German/Scandinavian), Georges (French), Jorge (Spanish/Portuguese), Georgios (Greek), and 5 more.
Yes, very popular — Giorgio ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Giorgio ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Giorgio's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #408 in 2011 to #360 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Giorgio are in our database, including Giorgio Napolitano (Politician), Giorgio Strehler (Actor), Giorgio Gaber (Actor).