The nameJoris
Joris is a boy's name of Greek origin, the Dutch form of George. It was popular in France in the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Dutch
- Feast day
Meaning
Joris comes from George, from the Greek georgos, "farmer, worker of the land".
Origin
Dutch.
History
The writer Joris-Karl Huysmans, author of À rebours, bore the name. It spread in France in the 1990s. Boys named Joris celebrate their name day on Saint George's feast.
Famous people named Joris
- Joris-Karl Huysmans, writer
- Joris Ivens, Dutch filmmaker
Popularity of the name Joris
Joris in France
Joris was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 6,285 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Joris. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1994. Half of all babies named Joris in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 129 in the five years before.
Joris in Belgium
Joris was most popular in Belgium in the 1990s, with 385 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Joris. Half of all babies named Joris in Belgium were born before 2000.
Joris in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Joris in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joris mean?
Joris comes from George, from the Greek georgos, "farmer, worker of the land".
What is the origin of the name Joris?
Dutch.
Is Joris a girl's or a boy's name?
Joris is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Joris?
Variants and related names of Joris include George and Georges.
Who are famous people named Joris?
Joris-Karl Huysmans, writer; Joris Ivens, Dutch filmmaker.