Farmer or earth-worker
Gevork is the Armenian form of the Greek name Georgios. It is derived from the Greek words 'ge', meaning earth, and 'ergon', meaning work. The name has deep historical roots in Armenia, often associated with Saint George.
Less common today
Gevork isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,309 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Famous Soviet intelligence officer
Prominent Armenian poet and essayist
Influential Armenian painter and writer