Urban
Urban: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜːb(ə)n/ · /ˈɜɹbən/
Meaning and origin of Urban
Root meaning: “of the town or city, urbane”
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
Latin Urbānus, name of eight early popes, from urbānus (“of the town or city, urbane”). Doublet of Orban.
How popular is Urban?
Since 1880, 3,264 boys in the U.S. have been named Urban. Its highest rank for boys was #435 in 1894. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Urban FAQ
What does the name Urban mean?
Urban traces back to a root meaning "of the town or city, urbane". A male given name from Latin. Latin Urbānus, name of eight early popes, from urbānus (“of the town or city, urbane”). Doublet of Orban.
What is the origin of the name Urban?
Urban is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Urban?
Since 1880, 3,264 boys in the U.S. have been named Urban. Its highest rank for boys was #435 in 1894. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Urban a boy or girl name?
Urban is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,264 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.