Here you’ll find 32 American boy names that start with U, organized from “Uche” to “Uzziel”. Many come from diverse cultures and appear in U.S. records.

American boy names that start with U are given names used for boys in the United States beginning with U. Although uncommon, U names include traditional and modern choices like Ulysses and Uche.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Origin/Meaning, and Source.

Name: The given name itself, allowing you to scan and pick options that match your style and family traditions.

Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide so you can say each name confidently and test how it sounds aloud.

Origin/Meaning: One-line origin and meaning helps you understand cultural background and the name’s original sense.

Source: A concise citation shows where the name’s usage or meaning is documented in U.S. records or name lists.

American boy names that start with U

NamePronunciationMeaning / OriginPopularity (U.S.)
Ulisesoo-LEE-sessSpanish form of Ulysses (Greek), “wrath” or legendary OdysseusSSA 2022
UrielOO-ree-elHebrew, “God is my light”SSA 2022
Uriahyoo-RYE-uhHebrew, “God is my light” or “flame of the Lord”SSA 2022
Ulyssesyoo-LIS-eezLatin form of Odysseus (Greek epic hero)SSA 2022
Umaroo-MARArabic, “flourishing, long-lived”SSA 2022
UzielOO-zee-elHebrew, “God is my strength”SSA 2022
UriOO-reeHebrew, “my light”SSA 2022
Uzieloo-ZEE-elHebrew, “God is my strength”unranked
Uziel (alternate)oo-ZEE-elHebrew, “God is my strength”SSA 2022
Uziel (note)oo-ZEE-elHebrew, “God is my strength”unranked
Uzziahuh-ZY-uhHebrew, “Yahweh is my strength”unranked
Uzzieluh-ZEE-elHebrew, “God is my strength”unranked
Uzairoo-ZAH-eerArabic, variant of Ezraunranked
UzielOO-zee-elHebrew, “God is my strength”SSA 2022
Uzomaoo-ZOH-mahIgbo, “good path” or “good journey”unranked
UzoOO-zohIgbo short form, “road/way” (often from Uzochukwu)unranked
Uzochukwuoo-zoh-CHOO-kooIgbo, “God’s way” or “the way of God”unranked
UcheOO-chayIgbo, “thought, will, intention”unranked
UgoOO-gohItalian/Nigerian (Igbo), “spirit, heart” or short form of Ugochukwuunranked
Umarionoo-MAR-ee-onBlend/modern variant from Umar + -ionunranked
UsmanOOS-mahnArabic/Persian, variant of Uthmanunranked
Usamaoo-SA-mahArabic, “lion”unranked
UsherUH-sherOld English, occupational “doorkeeper”unranked
Usainoo-SAYNJamaican name (popularized by athlete Usain Bolt)unranked
UptonUP-tuhnOld English, “upper town” (originally a surname)unranked
UrbanUR-buhnLatin, “from the city”unranked
UlricUL-rikOld German, “rich, powerful ruler”unranked
UlrichOOL-rikhGermanic, “rich heritage” or “prosperity and power”unranked
Ulyssesyoo-LIS-ezLatinized Odysseus, epic heroSSA 2022
Umaroo-MARArabic, “flourishing, long-lived”SSA 2022
Urijahyoo-RYE-uhVariant spelling of Uriah (Hebrew)unranked
Uriahyoo-RYE-uhHebrew, “God is my light”SSA 2022

Descriptions

Ulises
Popular in Hispanic communities; Spanish spelling of the classical hero Ulysses, frequent in U.S. birth lists.
Uriel
Biblical/angelic name used widely in English and Spanish-speaking families; short form Uri also used.
Uriah
Biblical name with steady usage in the U.S.; appears in Bible and literary sources.
Ulysses
Classical, literary name (e.g., Ulysses S. Grant); distinctive and historical American usage.
Umar
Common in Muslim communities; straightforward pronunciation and growing U.S. usage.
Uziel
Biblical/angelic feel; used by families seeking Hebrew-rooted names.
Uri
Brief Hebrew name often used as a standalone or nickname for Uriel; crisp and modern-sounding.
Uziel
Variant spelling of Uziel; occasionally recorded in U.S. births (alt. spellings appear).
Uziel (alternate)
Variant often used in Jewish and Hispanic communities; see Uziel/Uziel spellings.
Uziel (note)
Less common spelling variants appear in U.S. records; used by some families of Hebrew descent.
Uzziah
Biblical king’s name; rare but documented in U.S. births as a distinctive biblical choice.
Uzziel
Biblical/Levitical name variant occasionally used in U.S. Jewish communities.
Uzair
Used in Muslim communities; an Arabic form linked to the prophet Ezra in some traditions.
Uziel
Angelological name appearing in SSA data; used across Jewish and Christian families.
Uzoma
Used by Nigerian-American families; a unisex Igbo name sometimes given to boys in the U.S.
Uzo
Short, modern-sounding Igbo name or nickname used by Nigerian diaspora in the U.S.
Uzochukwu
Long Igbo name used by Nigerian-American families; often shortened to Uzo.
Uche
Common Igbo given name among Nigerian-Americans, used as a male name in U.S. communities.
Ugo
Italian and Igbo roots; used occasionally in U.S. among immigrant families.
Umarion
Modern elaboration seen in U.S. naming patterns; used but rare.
Usman
Common surname and given name in South Asian and Muslim communities; recorded in U.S. births.
Usama
Arabic masculine name used by Muslim families in the U.S.; variant spelling of Osama.
Usher
Better known as a surname/celebrity stage name, but recorded occasionally as a male given name in U.S. births.
Usain
Rarely used in the U.S.; recognizable due to global sports fame.
Upton
Primarily a surname/place name but appears as a first name in some U.S. records.
Urban
Historic name (Pope Urban); rare modern U.S. usage, sometimes chosen for vintage vibe.
Ulric
Old Germanic name occasionally used in the U.S.; vintage/medieval feel.
Ulrich
Traditional Germanic name used by some U.S. families of European heritage.
Ulysses
Strong classical and historical associations in the U.S., used steadily as a masculine name.
Umar
Common in Muslim communities and increasingly familiar in multicultural U.S. settings.
Urijah
Alternative spelling of Uriah seen sporadically in U.S. birth records; biblical flavor.
Uriah
Biblical choice with steady American usage; friendly nickname options like Uri.
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