Gohan vs Urijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gohan

Boy #2,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cooked rice, meal"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Anime fan communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,450
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Go

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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
Nicknames
Uri, Rijah

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Popularity Comparison

Gohan Rank #2,450
Urijah Rank #2,627

Gohan is more popular, ranked #2450 vs #2627 for Urijah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gohan ___

  • Gohan Ray
  • Gohan James
  • Gohan Lee
  • Gohan Kai
  • Gohan Ren
  • Gohan Zane

Urijah ___

  • Urijah James
  • Urijah Emmanuel
  • Urijah Ezekiel
  • Urijah Solomon
  • Urijah Nathan
  • Urijah Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gohan or Urijah more popular?

Gohan is more popular, ranked #2450 compared to Urijah at #2627 in the United States.

What do Gohan and Urijah mean?

Gohan means "cooked rice, meal" (Japanese origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gohan and Urijah boy or girl names?

Gohan is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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