Yorick

Yorick is a masculine first name that is considered an English variant of Georg and carries the meaning 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker.' The name became known through William Shakespeare, who used it in his work 'Hamlet' (around 1600).

What does the name Yorick mean?

The name Yorick, an English derivative of Georg, means 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker.' Shakespeare likely borrowed this name from the Danish form Jørg. Today, the first name is mainly common in the Netherlands, but it is also used in Germany and Belgium. A less common spelling is Yorrick.

Where does the name Yorick come from?

The first name Yorick, considered a variant of Georg, has its roots in the ancient Greek name Geōrgios. This derives from the ancient Greek term geōrgós, which is composed of the words gē (earth) and érgon (work). The exact meaning is 'earth worker,' but it is often translated as 'farmer' or 'agricultural worker.' The ancient Greek terms are: gē = earth and érgon = work. The name is common in the English and Dutch languages.

How do you pronounce Yorick?

The pronunciation of Yorick is distinct and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Yo-rick' [ˈjoːʁɪk], with the first syllable starting with a long, rounded 'o' that conveys a deep sound. The second syllable ends with a strong consonant, creating a clear closure. This makes Yorick appear expressive and independent, modern and characterful.

When is the name day of Yorick?

The most significant name day for Yorick is celebrated on April 23.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Yorick enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,751st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2020, when it reached 1,293rd place. Over the last ten years, Yorick has been given as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,708th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,949th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ricky / Yo / Yori / York / Yoyo

Famous people

• Yorick (character in 'League of Legends')
• Yorick (Yps comic Yinnie + Yan) (television journalist)
• Yorick Blumenfeld (Dutch writer)
• Yorick de Bruijn (Dutch diver)
• Yorick Le Saux (French cameraman)
• Yorick Spiegel (German Protestant theologian)
• Yorick Treille (French ice hockey player)
• Yorick van Wageningen (Dutch actor)
• Yorick Williams (English basketball coach, former national basketball player)