179 Baby Boy Names That Start With Letter U

U-phoric, upbeat, and unique names for your little prince.

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• Oct 9, 2023

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Parents who want an original name for their baby boy should look no further than the letter U. For ages, the letter U has ranked as one of the favorite letters to begin a baby boy name. That’s primarily because this letter has some of the most distinctive names in its kitty, which can make anyone stand out from the crowd.
One of the most widely recognized names beginning with U is Urien, an Old Testament name of Hebrew origin, which is also used as a variant of Uriel and Uriah. This moniker has been used in Britain since the Middle Ages and has started gaining favor in America as well.
Another familiar name with this letter is Ulysses, the Latin variation of the Greek name Odysseus. This distinguished and weighty name is associated with the protagonist of the James Joyce novel of the same name.
But the list doesn’t end here. There are hundreds of unique and unusual baby boy names starting with U, which are probably undiscovered. And MomJunction has listed almost all of them in its baby name tool. Not just the name, we’ve even included meaning and origin of each of these names. So take a look!

Name	Gender	Meaning
Uni	Unisex	One; single; Unique
Unicorn	Unisex	A mythical creature typically depicted as a horse with a single, spiraling horn on its forehead
Union	Unisex	Unity; Collaboration; Integration
Unique	Unisex	One of a kind; Distinct
Unis	Unisex	Friendly; Companionable
Unity	Unisex	Harmony, togetherness
Universe	Boy	Infinite cosmic existence
Unnabh	Boy	Highest; The peak
Unnat	Boy	Progress; Development
Upangshu	Boy	Winner

Upanshu	Boy	Chanting the hymns or mantras in a low-tone
Upendra	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Vishnu
Upendranath	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Vishnu; A variant of Upendra
Upravda	Boy	The upright one
Upshobhin	Boy	He who is brilliant and bright
Upton	Unisex	Town by a high hill
Uras	Boy	The God of light
Urba	Unisex	City
Urbain	Boy	Of the city
Urh	Boy	Slovene form of Ulrich; Prosperity and power

Urhie	Boy	River
Uri	Boy	God is my light
Uria	Unisex	Flame; Light
Uriah	Boy	God is my light
Urian	Boy	Light; Brightness
Urias	Boy	God is my light
Urie	Unisex	My light; My flame
Uriel	Boy	God is my light; An archangel
Urielle	Unisex	God is my light
Urien	Boy	Privileged birth

Urijah	Boy	God is my light; Flame of the Lord
Uril	Boy	My light
Urjamedh	Boy	He who is strong and intelligent
Urmish	Boy	The one full of feelings for everyone
Urooj	Unisex	Success, achievement, elevation
Uros	Boy	Strong; Brave; Powerful
Urrab	Boy	The one who is eloquent and fluent
Urs	Boy	The bear
Ursa	Boy	Gothic form of Ursula; Little female bear
Uruloki	Boy	Fire breathing dragon

Uruthiran	Boy	The name of Lord Shiva
Urvish	Boy	Lord of the earth
Urwa	Unisex	Strong support
Urwah	Boy	Support
Usagi	Unisex	Rabbit
Usain	Boy	Small; Beautiful; Humble; Variant of Hussain
Usakirana	Boy	The first light of dawn
Usama	Boy	Lion; One who is as brave as a lion
Usha	Unisex	Dawn or sunrise
Ushapati	Boy	Husband of dawn; Husband of the sun

Usher	Boy	Protector or guardian
Ushna	Unisex	Passionate and fiery
Usman	Boy	Variant of Uthman; Servant of god
Usra	Unisex	Evening or nighttime
Uswa	Unisex	Exemplary, ideal, role model
Uta	Boy	A man who prospers in battles
Uther	Boy	Bear man; A variant of Arthur
Uthman	Boy	Wise; Most powerful; Dragon cub; Name of one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad
Utkarsh	Boy	Awakening; Prosperity
Utkrishta	Boy	The best amongst every one

Utpal	Boy	Lotus; Water lily; Beginning
Utsang	Boy	Embrace
Utsarg	Boy	One who is dedicated to whatever he does
Utsav	Boy	Celebration; Festival
Uttam	Boy	The best from the rest
Uukkarnit	Unisex	Calved ice
Uva	Unisex	Grape
Uvo	Boy	Dry season; Sunny season
Uwais	Boy	A small wolf
Uwe	Boy	Point; Edge

Uzair	Boy	Helpful; Variant of Uzair
Uzayr	Boy	Uzayr - Helper, Wise, Knowledgable
Uzeir	Boy	He who helps
Uzi	Unisex	My strength
Uziel	Boy	God is my strength
Uzoma	Boy	One born during a journey
Uzzi	Unisex	My strength
Uzziah	Boy	God is strong
Uzziel	Unisex	Strength of God

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Infographic: Spectacular Names Starting With The Letter U

Names starting with U may have distinct meanings, granting a child an exceptional persona. Diverse factors, including personal inclinations, culture, and family, could shape parental naming choices. If you’re considering giving your little prince a name starting with the letter U, explore our infographic for an array of options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the origin and meaning of the baby boy names Uriel and Ulysses?

Uriel is derived from the Hebrew name 'Uri'el, meaning 'God is my light.' It consists of the elements' ur' meaning 'light' or 'flame' and 'el' meaning 'God.' Uriel is the name of an archangel in the Hebrew Bible.
Ulysses is the Latin form of Odysseus, meaning 'to hate.' Ulysses is the name of the novel by Irish author James Joyce, and it is loosely based on Homer's Odyssey.

2. Can you suggest some modern baby boy names with a strong meaning that starts with the letter U?

Baby names like Uri (my light), Ugo (mind, thought, spirit), Usher (happy, blessed), and Upton (upper town) are modern names starting with the letter U.

3. How popular is the name Uriah?

In 2022, the name Uriah (Yahweh is my light) ranked 696th, only two places down from 2021. It is among the top 1000 names in the US (1).

4. What are some nature-related baby boy names that start with the letter U?

Baby boy names like Ulf (Swedish name meaning 'wolf'), Ulric (English name meaning 'wolf ruler'), Uʻilani (Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly beauty'), and Urki (Basque name meaning 'birch tree') start from U and are related to nature.

5. What are some baby boy names that start with the letter U and have a Biblical origin?

Apart from Uriel and Uriah mentioned above, names like Uzziel (my power is God) and Uzziah (my power is Yahweh) appear in the Bible. Uzziel was the grandson of Levi, thus becoming the uncle of Moses, Miriam, and Aaron. Uzziah was Amaziah's son and Judah's king for 52 years. Both appear in the Old Testament.

References

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Names that changed little in popularity from 2021 to 2022;
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/popularity_same.html

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