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Yorn

Quick answerYorn derives from Old Norse "Yorn" or Germanic roots meaning "eagle," relating to strength and keen vision in ancient Nordic and Germanic languages.

Germanic/Old Norse · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,207
TrendVintage
Peak year2004
Syllables1
OriginGermanic/Old Norse
LanguageOld Norse
CultureScandinavian
Letters4
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#1,207

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Yorn

Yorn derives from Old Norse "Yorn" or Germanic roots meaning "eagle," relating to strength and keen vision in ancient Nordic and Germanic languages.

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Etymology

Yorn derives from Old Norse "Yorn" or Germanic roots meaning "eagle," relating to strength and keen vision in ancient Nordic and Germanic languages. The name appears primarily in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, with historical usage among Norse peoples and modern prevalence in Germany and Scandinavia, though it remains relatively uncommon.

Yorn currently ranks #1,207 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.

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