The nameJorys
Jorys is a boy's name, a variant of Joris, the Dutch form of George.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like George, it comes from the Greek georgos, "farmer".
Origin
Greek, through Dutch. Joris is the Dutch form of George, the name of Saint George, the dragon-slaying knight much honoured in the Netherlands and Flanders. Jorys is a French spelling, pronounced zho-REES.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Jorys
Jorys in France
Jorys was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 345 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Jorys. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Jorys in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Variants and related names
Jorys in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jorys mean?
Like George, it comes from the Greek georgos, "farmer".
What is the origin of the name Jorys?
Greek, through Dutch. Joris is the Dutch form of George, the name of Saint George, the dragon-slaying knight much honoured in the Netherlands and Flanders. Jorys is a French spelling, pronounced zho-REES.
Is Jorys a girl's or a boy's name?
Jorys is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jorys?
Variants and related names of Jorys include George and Georges.