Joergen

Danish variation of George

Joergen Origin and Meaning

The name Joergen is a boy's name.

Joergen is a Scandinavian variant of the name George, particularly popular in Denmark and Norway. Derived from the Greek name Georgios meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker," it has evolved distinct pronunciations and cultural associations in Northern Europe. The spelling with 'oe' rather than the more common 'ø' (Jørgen) represents an anglicized adaptation of the Danish/Norwegian name. While maintaining strong popularity in Scandinavia throughout the 20th century, it has become less common for newborns in recent decades. Those named Joergen often find their name carries associations of reliability and traditional Nordic values, though they may need to explain the pronunciation (roughly YUR-gen) in non-Scandinavian contexts.

Popularity of the name Joergen

• 1144 Nameberry 2019