Jorke

The first name Jorke is a Frisian short form of the name Eberhard and is derived from names that begin with "Eber-" or "Ever-".

What does the name Jorke mean?

Jorke is regarded as a Frisian short form of Eberhard, referring to names with the prefix "Eber-" or "Ever-". The meaning of the name is "the strong boar." Its roots lie in the Old High German term ebur, which means "the boar" or "the male wild boar." Additionally, Jorke is also seen as an alternative spelling of Georg, which means "the farmer." Variants include Jork and Jörk.

Where does the name Jorke come from?

Jorke is a masculine first name of Old High German origin that carries the meaning "the strong boar." The term is composed of the Old High German ebur for "the boar" or "the male wild boar" and is rooted in the Frisian language.

How do you pronounce Jorke?

Jorke is pronounced like 'Jor-ke'.

Popularity

In Germany, Jorke is considered a rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd on the list of the most common male names for newborns. In the last ten years, the name Jorke has been given less than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Nicknames & pet names

Joole

Famous people

• Jorke Aav (up-and-coming basketball player)