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, also known as Georg Hoefnagel, was a versatile Flemish artist known for his detailed illustrations of natural history, topographical views, illuminations, and mythological works. |
| Joris Van Severen was a prominent Belgian politician and ideologue of the Flemish Movement, known for co-founding the extreme-right group Verdinaso. |
| Joris Luyendijk is a versatile Dutch non-fiction author, anthropologist, news correspondent, and TV interviewer. |
| Joris Mathijsen is a retired Dutch professional footballer who played as a centre-back and currently serves as the director of football at Willem II. |
| Joris Gnagnon is a French professional footballer known for his position as a centre-back. |
| Joris Kayembe Ditu is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Belgian First Division A club Genk and the DR Congo national team. |
| Joris Pieters van den Broeck was a Frisian sailor who served the Admiralty of Friesland. |
