Donald vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#673
Total SSA Count
405
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Donnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Donald Rank #673
Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #673 for Donald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donald ___

  • Donald James
  • Donald Michael
  • Donald William
  • Donald Scott
  • Donald Robert
  • Donald Lee

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Donald

Robert Ronald Janet Patricia Douglas

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donald or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Donald at #673 in the United States.

What do Donald and Uriah mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donald and Uriah boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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