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Urbain

ur-BAN

Urbain is a boy’s name of French origin, meaning “French form of Urban, derived from the Latin 'urbanus' meaning 'city dweller'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1924.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginFrench

What Urbain Means

French form of Urban, derived from the Latin 'urbanus' meaning 'city dweller'.

The Story of Urbain

He will be a man of the world, this son of yours, carrying a name that speaks of sophisticated grace and cultivated charm.

Urbain is the French form of Urban, derived from the Latin 'urbanus,' meaning 'of the city' or 'city dweller.' It has a long history, first appearing as a given name in the early 20th century.

For your son, Urbain evokes an intellectual depth and a refined sensibility. You imagine him navigating life with poise, his observations sharp, his presence calmly commanding respect.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Urbain Le Verrier

    French mathematician predicted Neptune's existence.

Personality Traits

SophisticatedIntelligentCulturedReserved

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#8 in 1924

Total Births

57

First Recorded

1914

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