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Urban

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How to Pronounce Urban

Pronounced UR-bən /ˈɜr.bən/High

Meaning: From Latin urbanus, 'of the city; refined, courteous, sophisticated' (from urbs, 'a city')Medium

In 30 seconds: Of the city; refined: Urban is Latin for 'of the city; courteous'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom Latin urbanus, 'of the city; refined, courteous, sophisticated' (from urbs, 'a city')
U.S. rank (2024)#5854 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,246

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Urban comes from Latin urbanus, 'of the city; refined, courteous, sophisticated' (from urbs, 'a city'). Borne by several popes (Pope Urban) and a New Testament figure. A crisp, classic name across Europe, especially Scandinavia and Central Europe (the coach Urban Meyer; said 'UR-bən'; nickname Urb).

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare, of-the-city-and-refined at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Urban means 'of the city; refined, courteous, sophisticated' (Latin urbanus, from urbs, 'a city') — borne by several popes — a crisp, classic word-name (said 'UR-bən').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Urban — root etymology

Variations

UrbanoUrbanus

Nicknames

Urb

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Urban mean?

Urban is Latin for 'of the city; refined, courteous'.

How do you pronounce Urban?

It's said UR-bən /ˈɜr.bən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Urban a boy or girl name?

Urban is a boy's name.

How popular is Urban?

Urban is a rare name in the U.S.

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