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Uri vs Gershon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uri

Boy #3,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fire, light of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,066
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Uri Rank #3,066
Gershon Rank #3,264

Uri is more popular, ranked #3066 vs #3264 for Gershon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uri or Gershon more popular?

Uri is more popular, ranked #3066 compared to Gershon at #3264 in the United States.

What do Uri and Gershon mean?

Uri means "fire, light of God" (Hebrew origin). Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin).

Are Uri and Gershon boy or girl names?

Uri is primarily a boy name. Gershon is primarily a boy name.

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