Jurek

Jurek is a diminutive form of Jerzy, the Polish variant of the name George. The meaning of the name is 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker' and is derived from the Ancient Greek words gē, meaning 'earth,' and érgon, meaning 'work.'

What does the name Jurek mean?

Jurek is a diminutive of Jerzy, the Polish equivalent of the name George. Its meaning is 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker,' derived from the Ancient Greek terms gē for 'earth' and érgon for 'work.'

Where does the name Jurek come from?

The name Jurek has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker.'

How do you pronounce Jurek?

The pronunciation of Jurek is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Ju-rek' [ˈjuːʁɛk], with a long U sound introducing the name with a certain depth and calmness. The distinctive rolled or guttural 'r' forms the center of the name. The ending '-rek' sounds precise and somewhat edgy. Jurek conveys a grounded and independent impression - compact, powerful, and present.

When is the name day of Jurek?

The name day for Jurek is celebrated on April 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Jurek is among the common first names. In the list of the most popular male baby names, it currently ranks 4,024th. Its highest ranking was in 2014 at 851st. Over the past ten years, the name has been chosen about 160 times as a first name, placing it 1,824th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,597th.

Nicknames & pet names

Börek / Juju / Juk / Jurey / Juri / Jurke / Rek / Yusek

Famous people

• Jurek Becker (writer (e.g. Bronsteins Kinder) and screenwriter (e.g. Liebling Kreuzberg)
• Jurek Dybal (Polish conductor)