Joris
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Joris
Joris means "farmer" or "worker of the earth" and derives from the Greek name Georgios, composed of the elements "ge" (earth) and "ergon" (work).
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Etymology
Joris means "farmer" or "worker of the earth" and derives from the Greek name Georgios, composed of the elements "ge" (earth) and "ergon" (work). The name is primarily used in Dutch, Flemish, and Scandinavian cultures with Christian heritage, and gained prominence through Dutch and Flemish historical figures, particularly in the Low Countries during the medieval and early modern periods.
Joris currently ranks #13,182 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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