Jory

Cornish variant of George, or diminutive of Jordan

"flowing down"

Jory Origin and Meaning

The name Jory is a boy's name.

A rarely-used name even in its native Cornwall, Jory nevertheless feels very wearable, thanks to its similarity to familiar picks like Rory, Corey and Joey. Jory Cassel is a minor character in the first season of Game of Thrones.

Jory Rank in US Top 1000

# 967 in the US

Popularity of the name Jory

• 1919 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Jory

• Jory Kevin Nash Canadian singer,songwriter
• Jory Vinikour American harpsichordist
• Jory Prum American sound engineer

The name Jory in Pop Culture

• Jory (aka Julian Janus Marquet or Julian + Cory), character in V.C. Andrews' "Petals on the Wind" and "Seeds of Yesterday"
• Jory Cassel minor character in the "Game of Thrones" series
• Jory Walden main character in 1973 film "Jory"
• Ser Jory a minor character in the video game "Dragon Age: Origins"