Farmer or earth-worker
Jerzy is the Polish form of the name George. It ultimately derives from the Greek name Georgios, which combines the elements 'ge' (earth) and 'ergo' (to work), referring to someone who tills the soil.
Less common today
Jerzy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,657 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Polish-American novelist known for 'The Painted Bird'
Polish former professional footballer and goalkeeper
Innovative Polish theatre director and theorist
Former Prime Minister of Poland and President of the European Parliament
Polish Roman Catholic priest and activist associated with Solidarity
Acclaimed Polish film director and screenwriter
