Jerzi

♂ Boy

Pronounced JER-zee /ˈdʒɜr.zi/Medium

Meaning: Jerzi is a modern respelling of Jerzy, the Polish form of George, which comes from the Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'. In American use the spelling also echoes 'Jersey'. Routes for the z-spelling itself are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Jerzi echoes the Polish Jerzy - that is, George, from the Greek for 'farmer' (said 'JER-zee').

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Origin LowPolish, Greek

MeaningJerzi is a modern respelling of Jerzy, the Polish form of George, which comes from the Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'. In American use the spelling also echoes 'Jersey'. Routes for the z-spelling itself are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#7960 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jerzi is a modern respelling of the Polish name Jerzy - the Polish form of George, from the Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'. Jerzy is a major Polish name, borne by writers, scientists and saints. In American use the Jerzi spelling also carries an echo of 'Jersey'. The route for this exact spelling is uncertain, and we note that plainly (said 'JER-zee').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, modern in spelling, and old in root.

Did you know? Jerzy is Polish for George, which goes back to the Greek georgos, 'earth-worker, farmer'. Jerzi respells it - and, in American ears, brushes against 'Jersey' too (said 'JER-zee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Jerzi — Respelling of Polish Jerzy (George); Greek georgos 'farmer'. Z-spelling route uncertain.

Variations

JerzyJerzeyJerzee

Nicknames

JerJezZee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerzi mean?

Jerzi respells the Polish Jerzy, the form of George, from the Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'. Routes for the z-spelling are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jerzi?

It's said JER-zee /ˈdʒɜr.zi/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jerzi a boy or girl name?

Here Jerzi is used as a boy's name; the spelling is also seen occasionally for girls.

How popular is Jerzi?

Jerzi is very rare and newly emerging for boys in the U.S.