Urian

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOOR-ee-an /ˈjʊər.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: Urian may be a form of the Welsh Urien, a legendary sixth-century king of Rheged in Arthurian tradition, or it may draw on the Greek ouranos ('heaven; sky'). The two routes are uncertain here, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A storied three-beat name: Urian echoes the Welsh king Urien or the Greek word for 'heaven' (said 'YOOR-ee-an'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowWelsh, Greek

MeaningUrian may be a form of the Welsh Urien, a legendary sixth-century king of Rheged in Arthurian tradition, or it may draw on the Greek ouranos ('heaven; sky'). The two routes are uncertain here, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12198 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

As a boy's name, Urian is often traced to the Welsh Urien, a heroic sixth-century king of Rheged sung in early Welsh poetry; others link it to the Greek ouranos ('heaven; sky'). The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'YOOR-ee-an').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, legendary, and old-rooted.

Did you know? Urian may spring from the Welsh Urien, a legendary Arthurian king, or from the Greek ouranos ('heaven'). A rare name with two possible roots, uncertain here, which we note (said 'YOOR-ee-an').

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Urian — Welsh Urien / Greek 'heaven'; routes uncertain

Variations

UrienUryanUriens

Nicknames

UriIan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Urian mean?

Urian may be a form of the Welsh Urien (a legendary king) or draw on Greek 'heaven'. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Urian?

It's said YOOR-ee-an /ˈjʊər.i.ən/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Urian a boy or girl name?

Here Urian is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Urian?

Urian is a rare name for boys in the U.S.