Urban
UR-bun
Popularity
#5854
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
3,246
Peak Year
#104 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Urban is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Urbanus, meaning "city dweller" or "civilized."
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Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Pope Urban II
Initiated the First Crusade in 1095.
Urban Meyer
Former American football coach.
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