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Jordi

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZHAWR-dee /ˈʒɔr.di/Medium

Meaning: Farmer, earthworkerMedium

In 30 seconds: Jordi is the Catalan form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It is the everyday Catalan version of the patron saint's name.
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Origin MediumCatalan, Dutch
MeaningFarmer, earthworker
U.S. rank (2024)#2081 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births72 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,366

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919672024

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

History & Origin

Jordi is the Catalan equivalent of George, carrying the meaning farmer or earthworker, one who tills the soil. It is deeply tied to Catalan identity, where Sant Jordi is the patron. The name is worn by Spanish basketball figure Jordi Villacampa and by Dutch footballer Jordi Cruyff.

The same root surfaces across Europe as Georgios, Georgius, Joris and Gjergj, all sharing the earthworker meaning. Jordi's two-syllable Catalan shape gives it a warm, regional flavor distinct from the formal George.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jordi is 'farmer, earthworker', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jordi — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

JordyJorisGjergjGeorgiosGeorgius

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jordi Villacampa (1963–present)
    Spanish retired basketball player and former chairman of Joventut Badalona.
  • ★Jordi Cruyff (1974–present)
    Dutch former footballer and coach, son of Johan Cruyff; played as an attacking midfielder.

If you like Jordi…

Jordy— A listed variation of Jordi with the same sound and earthworker roots.
George— The English equivalent that Jordi translates, sharing the 'farmer' meaning.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jordi mean?

Jordi is usually explained as meaning 'farmer, earthworker' and is most often linked with Catalan tradition.

How do you pronounce Jordi?

It's commonly said ZHAWR-dee /ˈʒɔr.di/.

Is Jordi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jordi is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jordi?

In 2024, Jordi ranked #2081 in the U.S. for boys, with 72 births recorded.