A number of famous people in history were named George:
- King George of Bohemia
- Duke George of Clarence
- King George I of Great Britain
- King George II of Great Britain
- King George I of Greece
- King George II of Greece
- Prince George of Kent
- Duke George the Bearded Wettin of Saxony
- King George III of the United Kingdom
- King George IV of the United Kingdom
- King George V of the United Kingdom
- King George VI of the United Kingdom
- Saint George, Middle Eastern Martyr
- George of Trebizond, Greek Philosopher
- David Lloyd George, British Politician
- Eddie George, American Football Player
- Edward George, British Economist
- Gladys George, American Actress
- Henry George, American Economist
George was also a magazine founded by John F. Kennedy, Jr.