Here you’ll find 14 Latin boy names that start with U, organized from “Ubaldus” to “Ursus”. Many entries are familiar saint or literary names. Others are rare classical or animal-based names, useful for parents, writers, and researchers.

Latin boy names that start with U are masculine given names of Latin origin beginning with the letter U. Many were used in ancient Rome or appear in Christian hagiography, adding historical depth.

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

Name: The given Latin name as used historically and in modern lists, so you can scan choices quickly and recognize forms.

Pronunciation: Provide phonetic respelling or IPA so you know how to say each name confidently in conversation and announcements.

Meaning: Short etymology or translation summarizing the name’s original sense and thematic associations for immediate context.

Origin: Notes whether the name is classical, medieval, or ecclesiastical Latin, helping you judge historical period and cultural usage.

Notes: Brief remarks on saints, famous bearers, or rarity, so you can assess popularity and storytelling potential.

Latin boy names that start with U

NamePronunciationMeaningOrigin/Source
UrbanusUR-bah-nusof the cityRoman cognomen; medieval and papal name
UrsusUR-susbearRoman cognomen; early Christian martyrs and bishops
UrsinusUR-si-nusbear-like; little bearRoman cognomen; attested in inscriptions and saints’ lists
Ursicinusur-si-CI-nuslittle/related to bearLate Roman and medieval saint name
Ulixesoo-LIK-sezOdysseus (the Homeric hero)Classical Latin (Vergil, Ovid)
Ulpianusul-PEE-ah-nusfrom Ulpius (family name)Late Roman jurist (Domitius Ulpianus)
Ulricusul-RI-kusheritage + ruler (Germanic roots)Medieval Latin form of Old High German Ulrich; saintly attestation
Udalricusoo-dal-RI-kusheritage + ruler (Germanic roots)Medieval Latin variant of Ulricus in charters
UdoOO-dohwealth, fortune (Germanic)Medieval Latin (Germanic given name in charters)
Ubaldusoo-BAL-dusheritage + bold (Germanic elements)Medieval Latin saint name (St. Ubaldus of Gubbio)
Ubertusoo-BER-tusfertile, abundant (from ubertas)Medieval Latin and vernacular records
Ubertinusoo-BER-ti-nuslittle fruitful one; from ubertasMedieval Latin diminutive form
Uranusoo-RAH-nussky, heavenClassical Latin (mythology; Greek Ouranos)
Ucalegonoo-ka-LEE-gonname of a Trojan elder; etymology uncertainClassical Latin (Vergil, Aeneid and later authors)

Descriptions

Urbanus
Used by several popes and saints; classic, urbane choice with clear Latin roots and easy pronunciation.
Ursus
A sturdy, literal Latin name borne by martyrs and clergy; straightforward and evocative.
Ursinus
A diminutive/form of Ursus with classical and medieval attestations; rare but authentically Latin.
Ursicinus
Name of bishops and martyrs in late antiquity; feels historical and strongly classical.
Ulixes
Latin form of the Greek hero Odysseus; literary and heroic, good for lovers of classics.
Ulpianus
Famous Roman jurist known simply as Ulpianus; scholarly and antique in tone.
Ulricus
Latinized form of St. Ulrich; common in medieval church records and charters.
Udalricus
A variant Latin form of Ulric/Ulrich found in medieval documents; historical and distinctive.
Udo
Short, simple name appearing in medieval Latin documents; approachable yet historically grounded.
Ubaldus
Name of an 11th-century saint; medieval Latin form with a warm, old‑world feel.
Ubertus
Used in medieval records; classical Latin root gives a pastoral, positive meaning.
Ubertinus
A diminutive/form of Ubertus found in saints’ lists and charters; quaint but authentic.
Uranus
Name of the primordial sky god in Latin literature; mythic and cosmic, with strong classical pedigree.
Ucalegon
A Vergilian name for a Trojan elder; literary and unusual, evokes epic associations.
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