York name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek, Old English and Scandinavian
Usage: English and Scandinavian
Pronunciation: yo-rk
Meaning: Yew Tree Estate, From York, Farmer and Earthworker
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What does York mean?

York's meaning is Yew Tree Estate, From the Farm of Yew Trees, Farmer or Earthworker is used as a gender-neutral name which is rooted from Scandinavian, Old English and Old Greek is specifically used in Scandinavian and English.

York is variant of all time favorite, prevalent and saintly George. George is form of Georgius in English language. George's meaning is Earth Worker, Earthworker and Worker of the Earth is originated from Old Greek.

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How do I pronounce York?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled York is yo-rk.

Variants of York

Georgios, Yorc, George, Georgius, Deorsa, Jurek, Yorrick, Georgeanthony, Georg, Georges, Juri, Anthony

Names that rhyme with York

How popular is the name York?

York is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 100 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 907 babies in United States have been named York. The moniker is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it may not be used now.

York is a common name in Malaysia while somewhat familiar name in Cambodia, Germany, China, Canada, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and Brazil. According to our research, at least 6000 people have been bestowed York around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202377021000
20228256900
202112053500
2020596714133966
201976291000
2018633513156545
201710760600
201667171200
20159560700
20149633700
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological aspects of York

As every person has its flaws, you are not an exception. Reframe your problems as an opportunity to prove yourself you can handle anything that comes in your way. The number 9 as your personality no reveals that you are charming, positive, very idealistic and well-versed in different subjects. You are inspiring and have a strong charisma. To have no 6 as your soul urge number means you are focused on inner healing.

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Famous people named York

  • York Bowen, English composer and pianist
  • York Höller, German composer and Professor of composition at the Hochschule für Musik Köln
  • York Chow, Secretary for Food and Health of Hong Kong and a member of the Executive Council
  • York, African-American explorer best
  • York Larese, American basketball player and coach
  • York Notes, series of English literature study guides sold in the United Kingdom and
  • York, German electronica music duo
  • York Wilson, Canadian painter and muralist
  • York Hentschel, Grey Cup champion defensive lineman with the Edmonton Eskimos

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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