Farmer or pearl
As a diminutive of George, it means 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It is also used as a Cornish form of George or a diminutive of Marjorie, which means 'pearl.'
Less common today
Jory isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #964 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Captain of the household guard at Winterfell Β· A Song of Ice and Fire
Grammy-nominated harpsichordist
Character in the Flowers in the Attic series Β· Flowers in the Attic
Audio engineer and video game sound designer