Urban
City dweller, from the city — a boy name of Latin origin
Popularity of Urban in the United States
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Meaning & Origin of Urban
Urban comes from the Latin name Urbanus, derived from "urbs" meaning "city," giving the name the meaning "city dweller" or "of the city." The name was borne by eight popes, beginning with Pope Urban I in the third century and most notably Pope Urban II, who launched the First Crusade in 1095. The papal association gave the name a sense of ecclesiastical authority throughout medieval Europe. In modern usage, the name has taken on contemporary connotations related to city life and metropolitan culture. While uncommon as a first name in English-speaking countries, Urban remains in use in Scandinavian and Central European countries.
Urban Around the World
Urban is used in 4 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
Nicknames for Urban
Famous People Named Urban
- Urban Meyer — American college football coach
- Keith Urban — New Zealand-born Australian country music singer
- Pope Urban II — pope who launched the First Crusade in 1095
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Urban mean?
Urban is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "City dweller, from the city." Urban comes from the Latin name Urbanus, derived from "urbs" meaning "city," giving the name the meaning "city dweller" or "of the city." The name was borne by eight popes, beginning with Pope Urban I in the third century and most notably Pope Urban II, who launched the First Crusade in 1095.
How do you pronounce Urban?
Urban is pronounced UR-ban. Common variations include Urbano, Urbain, Urbanus.
Is Urban a boy name?
Yes, Urban is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Urb, Ban.
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