Yoris
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- Name
- Yoris
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The first name Yoris is a form of Georg or Gregor and originates from Danish, Frisian, and Dutch. The meaning of the name is either 'the farmer' or 'the vigilant.'
What does the name Yoris mean?
Yoris, a masculine first name, is a Danish, Frisian, and Dutch variant of Georg or Gregor. The name has the meanings 'the farmer' or 'the vigilant.' Its roots trace back to Ancient Greek. Georg is composed of the elements gē (γῆ), meaning 'the earth, the land, the soil,' and érgon (ἔργον), which describes 'the work, the action.' The name Gregor goes back to gregoros (γρήγορος), meaning 'vigilant' or 'attentive.' Similar variants include Joris and Jorris.
Where does the name Yoris come from?
Yoris is a masculine first name that has its origin in Ancient Greek and carries the meanings 'the farmer' or 'the vigilant.' The
How do you pronounce Yoris?
Yoris is pronounced like 'Jo-ris.'
When is the name day of Yoris?
The name days for Yoris are April 23, October 7, and October 28.
Popularity
In Germany, Yoris is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2018 when it reached 2,659th place. In the last ten years, the name Yoris has been given about 40 times, placing it 3,945th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,704th.
Famous people
- Yoris Grandjean (Belgian swimmer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yoris
What is the origin of the name Yoris?
Yoris has its roots in Ancient Greek and is a variant of the name Georg. It is used in Danish, Frisian, and Dutch.
What does the name Yoris mean?
The name Yoris means 'the farmer' or 'the vigilant.' These meanings stem from the Greek terms for earth and work as well as for vigilance.
How popular is the name Yoris?
Yoris is known in some Scandinavian and Dutch countries, but it is not very widespread. Its popularity varies by region.