The baby name Jiri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Czech IPA: /ˈjɪr̝iː/ (approx. "YEE-rzhee"); Anglicized: /ˈjiːri/ ("YEE-ree").
Jiri is Czech in Origin.
The baby name Jiri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Czech IPA: /ˈjɪr̝iː/ (approx. "YEE-rzhee"); Anglicized: /ˈjiːri/ ("YEE-ree").
Jiri is Czech in Origin.
Jiri is the diacritic-free form of Czech Jiří, the local equivalent of George, derived from Greek Georgios (from georgos) meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker.” Brought to Bohemia via the medieval cult of Saint George, it has been used steadily in the Czech lands since the 14th century and remains a classic. Because the Czech sound ř in Jiří is hard for non-native speakers, the simplified spelling Jiri is often adopted internationally.
Common Czech diminutives are Jirka, Jíra, Jiřík, and Jiříček; the feminine is Jiřina (akin to Georgina). Cognates and counterparts include George/Georg, Georgios, Giorgio, Jorge, Jerzy (Polish), Juraj (Slovak), Jure (South Slavic), György (Hungarian), and Georgiy as well as Yuri/Yurii (East Slavic). Notable bearers range from King Jiří of Poděbrady to filmmaker Jiří Menzel and animator Jiří Trnka, underscoring the name’s deep cultural presence. Its meaning evokes cultivation, diligence, and a grounded connection to the land.
| Jiří Menzel Jiří Menzel was a Czech actor and director best known for his film 'Closely Watched Trains', which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1968. He was a key figure in the Czechoslovak New Wave cinema movement. Menzel also directed 'Larks on a String' and 'My Sweet Little Village'. | Jiří Raška Jiří Raška was a Czech ski jumper who gained fame for winning the gold medal in the individual large hill event at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble. He was the first Czech athlete to win a Winter Olympic gold medal, making him a national hero in Czechoslovakia. Raška's achievements in ski jumping inspired many future generations of athletes in his country. | Jiří Holík Jiří Holík is a Czech former ice hockey player, best known for his time with the Czechoslovak national team. He played in numerous World Championships and the Winter Olympics, contributing to the team's success in the 1970s. Holík's skill on the ice made him a standout athlete during his career. |
| Jiří Havlis Jiří Havlis was a Czech rower who gained fame for winning a gold medal in the men's coxed four event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. His achievement remains a significant moment in Czech sports history. | Jiří Lábus Jiří Lábus is a Czech actor best known for his comedic roles in television and film. He gained fame for his work in the TV series 'Arabela' and the comedy show 'Možná přijde i kouzelník'. His distinctive voice also made him a popular choice for dubbing animated characters. | Jiří Lála Jiří Lála is a former Czech ice hockey player best known for his time with the Czechoslovak national team. He played a key role in helping the team secure a silver medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #34 | 3,578 | 6,530 |
| CZ | 0 | #66 | 256 | 3,154 | |
| IR | 0 | #73 | 280 | 4,221 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #75 | 3,856 | 10,162 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #210 | 2 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #242 | 207 | 2,041 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #245 | 1,273 | 3,552 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| Finland | 0 | #282 | 26 | 830 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #320 | 22 | 5,378 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #425 | 18 | 2,180 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #510 | 21 | 8,334 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #651 | 4 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #863 | 89 | 5,873 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #878 | 75 | 5,697 |
| United States | Boys | 2012 | #882 | 5 | 7,390 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #921 | 10 | 5,610 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,119 | 10 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,174 | 9 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,447 | 25 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Jiri is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:
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