Tyr vs Urijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyr

Boy #2,501 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"god of war, justice, and single combat"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse/Scandinavian Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,501
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tyr Rank #2,501
Urijah Rank #2,627

Tyr is more popular, ranked #2501 vs #2627 for Urijah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyr or Urijah more popular?

Tyr is more popular, ranked #2501 compared to Urijah at #2627 in the United States.

What do Tyr and Urijah mean?

Tyr means "god of war, justice, and single combat" (Old Norse origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Tyr and Urijah boy or girl names?

Tyr is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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