Many people have wondered what "JD" stands for in the name of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, especially considering that Vance has changed his name several times. Some online think that JD Vance's full name is "Jorkin Depeanis Vance." We can explain.

It all started last year, when a few doctored news articles and Google Search screenshots began circulating online. Users on social media platforms like Twitter / X and Instagram have spread the name since and have added their own false answers to the question.

So, what does "JD" in "JD Vance" stand for? What is the "JD Vance Full Name" meme? Let's explain.

What Is The 'JD Vance Full Name' Meme?

The meme in question is about the full name of U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Many Americans and people around the world don't know what the guy's initials stand for.

According to outlets like AP News, Vance's name has changed twice. He was born James Donald Bowman, but due to his absent biological father, Donald Bowman, he shed the namesake over the years. Currently, he's James David Vance, although he's always gone by JD, according to the report.

Back in July 2024, a nifty meme creator decided to exploit the curiosity gap created by the initials and the tumultuous history of Vance's moniker by creating a fake AP News article screenshot that read like a fact-checking piece. "No, the JD in JD Vance does not stand for 'Jorkin Depeanus'" the parody headline reads.

The meme's earliest known upload was on July 24th, shared by X user @KrystalWolfyAlt, who has gained a whopping 161,000 likes since then.

What Does 'Jorkin Depeanus Vance' Mean?

The ridiculous name misattributed to VP JD Vance in the meme is based on the intentionally braindead copypasta, "In The Stripped Club Straight Up Jorking It." It's based on a viral tweet from May 2023 that reads in full:

in the stripped club. straight up "jorking it". and by "it", haha, well. let's just say. My peanits

It's silly — of course — but the childish misspelling and raunchy subject matter propelled it into internet stardom. The tweet is routinely referenced online, with "Jorkin Depeanus Vance" being its most recent variation.

What Are Some More 'JD Vance Full Name' Memes?

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For the full history of the JD Vance Full Name meme, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.