York Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

York Name at a Glance

Name	York
Meaning	Yew tree.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name York Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, York means “Yew tree”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

York Name Origin

Our database records York under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is York a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, York is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name York

When considering York for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.