Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Uri
Uri means “Edge, brim”. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Uri — a boy name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Edge, brim", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Uriah is on your shortlist, Uri belongs in the same conversation.
Uri meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Edge, brim
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Uri to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Uri as U·R·I, with 3 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Uri is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Uri variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Uria, Urie, Uriy.
- Nicknames: Uri works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Uri with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Uri middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Uriah, Ural, Urban, Urbano, Uriel — full picks on the sibling names for Uri guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Uri? Browse our names like Uri guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Uri
What does the name Uri mean?
Uri means "Edge, brim" and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Uri is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Uri?
Uri originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Uri?
Uri has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Uri a boy's or girl's name?
Uri is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Uri in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Uri sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Uri?
Names that share Uri's sound and style include Uriah, Ural, Urban, Urbano, Uriel.
What middle names pair well with Uri?
Good middle-name fits for Uri pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Uri is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Uri is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Uri?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Uri share its rhythm without rhyming — Uriah, Ural, Urban all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.