Yordi

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOR-dee /ˈjɔr.di/Medium

Meaning: A form of Jordi (the Catalan George) — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earthworker'; also linked to the river Jordan; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A farmer; an earthworker: Yordi is a form of Jordi/George. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'YOR-dee').

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Origin LowGreek, Catalan

MeaningA form of Jordi (the Catalan George) — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earthworker'; also linked to the river Jordan; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5595 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 611

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

Yordi is a form of Jordi (the Catalan George) — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earthworker'; it is also linked to the river Jordan (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'YOR-dee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-farmer at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jordi is the Catalan form of George — Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earthworker' — Yordi is a form, crisp and modern (also linked to the river Jordan; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'YOR-dee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Jordi — routes layered

Variations

JordiYordyJordy

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Jordi— the name it draws on

Jordy— a kin spelling

Jordan— a sound-neighbor Jord- boys' name

Andi— a fellow Greek choice

Yanis— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yordi mean?

Yordi is a form of Jordi (the Catalan George) — Greek 'a farmer; an earthworker'; also linked to the Jordan; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Yordi?

It's said YOR-dee /ˈjɔr.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yordi a boy or girl name?

Yordi is a boy's name.

How popular is Yordi?

Yordi is a rare name in the U.S.