Urho

Q: What is the origin of Urho?

Urho is of Finnish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Urho?

According to the latest SSA data, Urho is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Urho a boy name?

Urho is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Brave"

Finnish name meaning brave, historically associated with Finnish national usage and notable twentieth-century cultural references.

Themes:finnishcouragehistoricmale

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Popularity History of Urho

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Urho did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Urho Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Urho.

8 ideas

urhy

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urho

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urhoie

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urhoy

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urhoo

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uuie

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Urho mean?

Urho means "Brave". Finnish name meaning brave, historically associated with Finnish national usage and notable twentieth-century cultural r

What is the origin of Urho?

Urho is of Finnish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Urho?

According to the latest SSA data, Urho is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Urho a boy name?

Urho is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Urho?

Popular nicknames for Urho include urhy, urho, ur, UR, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Urho?

There are many names similar to Urho in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginFinnish

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withU

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Eino Eero Jari Jori Jorma

Sisters

Aili Aina Aava Avo Aino

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