138 Timeless Boy Names That Start With U

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

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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
Uriel	Boy	God is my light; An archangel
Uriah	Boy	God is my light; My light is Yahweh
Ulises	Boy	To hate
Ulysses	Unisex	To hate; To be angry
Uziel	Boy	My power is God
Umar	Boy	Flourishing; Populous; Wealthy; Famous; Eloquent
Usman	Boy	Baby bustard; Wise; Most powerful
Urijah	Boy	God is my light
Uzziah	Boy	God is strong; My power is Yahweh
Usher	Boy	Protector; Doorman

Uzair	Boy	Help; Yahweh has helped; God has helped; Strength
Uri	Boy	My light; Light of Yehovah; We; Us; Our; Untamed
Urban	Girl	City dweller
Urias	Boy	Yahweh is my light
Uziah	Girl	The Lord is my strength
Uzziel	Unisex	My power is God
Ulisses	Boy	Angry; To hate
Ubaldo	Boy	Bold; Wise; Spirit; Thought
Uhtred	Boy	Pre-dawn; Advice; Earl
Uthman	Boy	Baby bustard

Ulric	Boy	Ruler of all
Umair	Boy	Long-lived; Prosperous; Populous
Ulrich	Boy	Heritage; Ruler; King
Urie	Unisex	My light; My flame
Usama	Boy	Lion; One who is as brave as a lion
Ugochukwu	Boy	Eagle of God
Uzoma	Boy	One born during a journey
Uilliam	Boy	Will helmet
Uday	Boy	Rise; Ascend; Sun rise; Threat; Menace
Ulrik	Boy	Ruler of all

Umer	Boy	Populous; Flourishing; Life
Ubaid	Boy	Faithful; Servant
Utsav	Boy	Celebration; Festival
Upton	Unisex	Upper town; Upper settlement
Udit	Boy	Risen; Ascended; Elevated; Emerged
Utkarsh	Boy	Superior; Excellent; Eminent
Uwais	Boy	A small wolf
Ulysse	Boy	To hate
Umberto	Boy	Bright bear cub
Udbhav	Boy	Creation; To arise from; To come into being

Ulugbek	Boy	Great chieftain; Great master
Urian	Boy	Heir; Born of
Uzayr	Boy	Helper; Strength
Uberto	Boy	Bright mind; Intelligent; Bright Spirit; Italian form of Hubert
Ulbrecht	Boy	Famous for his inheritance; Nobly famous; Aristocratic and bright; A variation of Albert
Ulman	Boy	Man from Ulm; A variation is Ullman
Usain	Boy	Beautiful
Urmish	Boy	Full of feelings
Urvish	Boy	Lord of the Earth; Sovereign or ruler
Urbain	Boy	Of the city

Udolf	Boy	A wolf ruler
Uchadev	Boy	One of the names of Lord Vishnu
Uchith	Boy	Correct
Udai	Boy	To rise; The rising
Udanda	Boy	Nemesis of evils and vices
Udant	Boy	The correct message
Udar	Boy	Generous
Udarathi	Boy	One of the names of Lord Vishnu
Udarchis	Boy	A name of Lord Shiva
Udayachal	Boy	The eastern horizon

Ujjal	Boy	Bright; Radiant
Umesh	Boy	God of Uma
Upangshu	Boy	Winner
Upendra	Boy	After Lord Indra
Upendranath	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Vishnu; A variant of Upendra
Utpal	Boy	Blue lotus; Red water lily
Udayan	Boy	Rising; Ascending; Means of redemption
Udeep	Boy	Flood
Ulhas	Boy	Delight; Joy
Umakant	Boy	A name of Lord Shiva; Husband of Uma

Upanshu	Boy	Recitation of the sacred hymn in a low voice; Whisper; Secret
Ushapati	Boy	Husband of dawn; Husband of the sun
Uttam	Boy	Best; Superior
Umoja	Boy	Unity; Harmony
Ujesh	Boy	The one who gives light
Umanga	Boy	Enthusiasm; Excitement; One who is full of enthusiasm
Unnabh	Boy	Highest; The peak
Unnat	Boy	Progress; Development
Utkrishta	Boy	The best amongst every one
Utsang	Boy	Embrace

Utsarg	Boy	One who is dedicated to whatever he does
Uggi	Boy	Fear of something; Phobia
Ulfhrafn	Boy	Combination of the words wolf and raven
Ulfr	Boy	Wolf
Udo	Boy	One with great fortune; Wealthy; Peace
Urs	Boy	The bear
Ulfred	Boy	Wolf of peace
Urien	Boy	Privileged birth
Uril	Boy	My light
Urrab	Boy	The one who is eloquent and fluent

Upravda	Boy	The upright one
Udaki	Boy	The king of Minni
Ukubu	Boy	Reward
Uras	Boy	The God of light
Un-Nefer	Boy	God of the dead
Uzeir	Boy	He who helps
Ubaida	Boy	Servant of God
Umarah	Boy	A non-mandatory pilgrimage made by Muslims to Mecca
Urwah	Boy	Support
Ujurak	Boy	Variant of Ujarak, meaning rock

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Choosing the perfect option from the above list of baby boy names that start with U may not be easy with so many choices. From unique Ubbe to religious Uchadev, powerful Udolf to soft Ulhas, we have all the names you are looking for. As U is for uniqueness, so are the names in our collection. Read through the list again and find the ones that embody your values. We are sure you will enjoy this naming journey with your hero.

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.

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.

unique names starting with u for your son (infographic)

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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