Jorik
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jorik
The name 'Jorik' is a Dutch and West Frisian diminutive of 'Joris' (the Dutch form of George), meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker," derived from the Greek *geōrgos* (γέωργος).
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Etymology
The name 'Jorik' is a Dutch and West Frisian diminutive of 'Joris' (the Dutch form of George), meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker," derived from the Greek *geōrgos* (γέωργος). It is primarily used in the Netherlands and Belgium, often within Christian (particularly Catholic) communities, with historical ties to Saint George, though it lacks a distinct historical figure of its own.
Jorik currently ranks #5,178 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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