145 Baby Boy Names That Start With Letter 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ubaid |  Boy | Faithful | |
| Ubaida | Boy | Servant of God | |
| Ubaidullah | Boy | Servant of Allah | |
| Uberto | Boy | Bright mind; Intelligent; Bright Spirit; Italian form of Hubert | |
| Uchadev | Boy | One of the names of Lord Vishnu | |
| Uche |  Unisex | Gift of God | |
| Uchenna | Unisex | God's will | |
| Uchith | Boy | Correct | |
| Udai | Boy | To rise; The rising | |
| Udaki | Boy | The king of Minni | |
| 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 | |
| Uday | Boy | Rising sun | |
| Udayachal | Boy | The eastern horizon | |
| Udayan | Boy | Uprising | |
| Udbhav | Boy | Creation; To arise from | |
| Udeep | Boy | Flood | |
| Udgam | Boy | Rising star | |
| Udit | Boy | Rising or awakened | |
| Udo | Boy | One with great fortune | |
| Udolf | Boy | A wolf ruler | |
| Udumebraye | Boy | My presence gives them heartache | |
| Ueman | Boy | Venerable time | |
| Uggi | Boy | Fear of something; Phobia | |
| Ugo | Unisex | Heart; Mind | |
| Ugochukwu | Boy | God's eagle or God's glory | |
| Ugyen | Boy | To grow | |
| Uhila | Boy | Lightning | |
| Uhtred | Boy | Prosperous warrior | |
| Uhwokori | Boy | One who is born in Uhwokori | |
| Uilliam | Boy | Resolute protector; Strong-willed guardian | |
| Ujesh | Boy | The one who gives light | |
| Ujjal | Boy | Bright; Clean; Lovely | |
| Ujjwal | Unisex | Bright, luminous | |
| Ujurak | Boy | Variant of Ujarak, meaning rock | |
| Ujwal | Boy | Bright, radiant, brilliant | |
| Ukubu | Boy | Reward | |
| Ula | Unisex | Bringer of wealth or jewel | |
| Ulagan | Boy | A worldly man | |
| Ulbrecht | Boy | Famous for his inheritance; Nobly famous; Aristocratic and bright; A variation of Albert | |
| Ulfert | Boy | Protector of the inheritance | |
| Ulfhrafn | Boy | Combination of the words wolf and raven | |
| Ulfr | Boy | Wolf | |
| Ulfred | Boy | Wolf of peace | |
| Ulhas | Boy | Delight; Joy | |
| Uli | Boy | A noble leader | |
| Ulises | Boy | Variation of Odysseus; To hate | |
| Ulisses | Boy | Angry; To hate | |
| Ulman | Boy | Man from Ulm; A variation is Ullman | |
| Uloho | Boy | Iroko tree | |
| Ulric | Boy | Powerful, noble, ruler | |
| Ulrich | Boy | Heritage ruler | |
| Ulrik | Boy | Noble ruler | |
| Ulugbek | Boy | Great chieftain | |
| Ulysse | Boy | Adventure, cunning, hero | |
| Ulysses | Unisex | Heroic journey; clever and resourceful | |
| Ulzhalgas | Boy | Son or boy that continues the line | |
| Umair | Boy | Intelligent and noble | |
| Umaiza | Unisex | Bright and intelligent; Generous and virtuous | |
| Umakant | Boy | A name of Lord Shiva; Husband of Uma | |
| Umama | Unisex | Motherly, caring, nurturing | |
| Umamah | Unisex | Little queen or young princess | |
| Umanga | Boy | Enthusiasm; Excitement; One who is full of enthusiasm | |
| Umar | Boy | Variant of Omar; Flourishing | |
| Umarah | Boy | A non-mandatory pilgrimage made by Muslims to Mecca | |
| Umaya | Unisex | Hopeful or aspiring | |
| Ume | Unisex | Plum blossom | |
| Umer | Boy | Life, longevity, prosperity | |
| Umesh | Boy | One of the many names of Lord Murugan; God of Uma | |
| Umi | Unisex | Sea or ocean | |
| Umiaktorvik | Unisex | River | |
| Umme | Unisex | Mother, servant, respected | |
| Ummehani | Unisex | Mother of desire | |
| Umoja | Boy | Unity; Harmony | |
| Umrah | Unisex | Pilgrimage, Islamic, spiritual journey | |
| Umukoro | Boy | Young man | |
| Umut | Unisex | Hope or optimism | |
| Un-Nefer | Boy | God of the dead | |
| Unfrid | Boy | One who gives peace | |
| 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 | |
| Uras | Boy | The God of light | |
| Urbain | Boy | Of the city | |
| Urh | Boy | Slovene form of Ulrich; Prosperity and power | |
| Urhie | Boy | River | |
| Uri | Boy | God is my light | |
| Uriah | Boy | God is my light | |
| Urias | Boy | God is my light | |
| Urie | Unisex | My light; My flame | |
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:
- Names that changed little in popularity from 2021 to 2022;
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/popularity_same.html
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