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Jory

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOR-ee /ˈdʒɔr.i/High

Meaning: A Cornish form of George — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earth-worker'; also a pet form of names like Jory/JordanLow

In 30 seconds: Farmer; earth-worker: Jory is a Cornish George. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek, Cornish
MeaningA Cornish form of George — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earth-worker'; also a pet form of names like Jory/Jordan
U.S. rank (2025)#4614 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919472025

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

Jory is a Cornish form of George — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earth-worker'; it is also used as a pet form of names like Jordan (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'JOR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a short modern name. Rare, a-farmer at the root, and modern.

Did you know? George comes from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earth-worker' — Jory is the Cornish form, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JOR-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Jory — routes layered

Variations

JorieJorrieJori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jory mean?

Jory is a Cornish form of George — Greek 'a farmer; an earth-worker'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jory?

It's said JOR-ee /ˈdʒɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jory a boy or girl name?

Jory is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Jory?

Jory is a rare name in the U.S.

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