Joris
Meaning of Joris
Joris is a male name with Dutch and French origins. In Dutch, it is pronounced as YOH-ris (/joːrɪs/), while in French, it is pronounced as zhoh-REE (/ʒo.ʁi/). The name Joris has variations across different languages, with George being one of them.
In terms of popularity, the data for newborns in the United States shows that the name Joris has been given to a small number of babies each year. It ranked 12,237th in 2017 and 12,173rd in 2016. Although the data from other years is not available, it can be inferred that the name Joris has maintained a relatively low occurrence in recent years.
With its distinctive sound and international flair, Joris carries an air of uniqueness and sophistication. It can be a great choice for parents looking for a less common name with European roots.
Pronunciation
Dutch
- Pronunced as YOH-ris (/joːrɪs/)
French
- Pronunced as zhoh-REE (/ʒo.ʁi/)
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Notable People Named Joris
| Joris Hoefnagel was a Flemish artist known for his nature illustrations, detailed landscapes and manuscript illuminations. |
| Joris Van Severen was a Belgian politician, Flemish nationalist, and co-founder of the far-right group Verdinaso. |
| Joris Luyendijk is a Dutch author, anthropologist, journalist and TV interviewer. |
| Joris Mathijsen is a Dutch former footballer who played as a centre-back and serves as director of football at Willem II. |
| Joris Gnagnon is a French former professional footballer who played as a centre back. |
| Joris Kayembe Ditu is a Belgian-born footballer who plays as a winger for Genk and represents DR Congo internationally. |
