The baby name Jerzy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈjɛʐɨ/ (approx. "YEH-zhi").
Jerzy is Polish in Origin.
The baby name Jerzy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈjɛʐɨ/ (approx. "YEH-zhi").
Jerzy is Polish in Origin.
Jerzy is the standard Polish form of George, ultimately from Greek Georgios, derived from geōrgos, “farmer, earth-worker” (gē “earth” + ergon “work”). In Polish it’s pronounced roughly YEH-zhee. The name came to Poland with Christianization and the cult of St. George (Święty Jerzy), the soldier-martyr famed for the dragon legend, anchoring its meaning in steadfast labor and protection.
Use was steady from the Middle Ages and surged in the 20th century, giving Poland many cultural figures: writer Jerzy Kosiński, editor-statesman Jerzy Giedroyc, priest-martyr Jerzy Popiełuszko, filmmaker Jerzy Skolimowski, and footballer Jerzy Dudek. Common diminutives include Jurek and Jerzyk. International cognates and variants are George (English), Georg and Jörg (German), Jürgen (Low German), Georges (French), Giorgio (Italian), Jorge (Spanish/Portuguese), Gheorghe (Romanian), György (Hungarian), Juraj (Slavic), and Yuri/Yury (East Slavic). Feminine counterparts include Georgia and Georgina. Though less common for newborns today, Jerzy remains a classic with pan-European resonance.
| Jerzy Buzek Jerzy Buzek is a Polish politician best known for serving as Prime Minister of Poland from 1997 to 2001 and later as President of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2012. He was elected to the European Parliament in 2004 and went on to become one of Poland’s most prominent figures in European politics. | Jerzy Stuhr Jerzy Stuhr is a Polish actor best known for his roles in films like 'The Decalogue' and 'Three Colors: White'. Born in 1947, he has also made significant contributions to Polish theater and cinema as a director and writer. | Jerzy Skolimowski Jerzy Skolimowski is a Polish actor and filmmaker best known for his work in European cinema. He directed the acclaimed film 'Essential Killing' and co-wrote the screenplay for Roman Polanski's 'Knife in the Water'. Skolimowski has also appeared in films like 'The Avengers' and 'Eastern Promises'. |
| Jerzy Antczak Jerzy Antczak is best known as a Polish film director, especially for Nights and Days. He was born on 25 December 1929 in Włodzimierz Wołyński. | Jerzy Trela Jerzy Trela was a prominent Polish actor known for his powerful performances in theater and film. He gained fame for his role in the film 'The Promised Land' and was a key figure in Polish cinema and theater. | Jerzy Radziwilowicz Jerzy Radziwiłowicz is a Polish actor best known for his roles in the films of director Andrzej Wajda. He gained significant recognition for his performances in 'Man of Marble' and 'Man of Iron', which are considered important works in Polish cinema. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Boys | 0 | #36 | 8,628 | 6,459 |
| PL | 0 | #96 | 241 | 2,600 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #130 | 2 | 3,473 |
| Norway | Boys | 1981 | #137 | 6 | 549 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| France | Boys | 1956 | #227 | 3 | 914 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #271 | 3 | 6,912 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #292 | 13 | 6,530 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| Canada | Boys | 2007 | #315 | 5 | 2,287 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #324 | 9 | 7,401 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #327 | 28 | 5,096 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #401 | 42 | 2,180 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #519 | 8 | 12,621 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #537 | 16 | 10,162 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #559 | 3 | 10,655 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #620 | 6 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #672 | 11 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #754 | 199 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #781 | 171 | 5,873 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #843 | 36 | 14,506 |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #888 | 11 | 7,053 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #897 | 7 | 8,739 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #903 | 28 | 5,610 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,027 | 7 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,358 | 114 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Jerzy is popular in 46 countries — most recent births per country:
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