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    Discover the meaning and origin of the name York

    York

    Boy
    irish
    1 syllable

    York is an irish boy's name meaning "Yew tree; from the bear estate; from the yew tree".

    The meaning of York is "Yew tree; from the bear estate; from the yew tree" — a boy name of irish origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Yew tree; from the bear estate; from the yew tree

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about York

    Very rare in US records

    What does York mean?

    York is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Yew tree; from the bear estate; from the yew tree".

    Is York a rare name?

    Yes. York does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with York

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to York

    York means "Yew tree; from the bear estate; from the yew tree" — these names share that spirit.

    • Olivia — "Olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness" (latin)
    • Oliver — "Olive tree, peace bearer" (latin)
    • Ashley — "Ash tree meadow" (english)
    • Hazel — "Hazel tree, wise" (english)

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