Johnny vs Uriyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#458
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
John, Jon

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Uriyah

Boy #3,763 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,763
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riyah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Johnny Rank #458
Uriyah Rank #3,763

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #3763 for Uriyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johnny ___

  • Johnny James
  • Johnny Ray
  • Johnny Lee
  • Johnny Wayne
  • Johnny Paul
  • Johnny Cash

Uriyah ___

  • Uriyah James
  • Uriyah David
  • Uriyah Solomon
  • Uriyah Ezra
  • Uriyah Benjamin
  • Uriyah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

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Timmy Bobby Frankie Danny Annie

If you choose Uriyah

Isaiah Ezekiel Nehemiah Miriam Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnny or Uriyah more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Uriyah at #3763 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Uriyah mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Uriyah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johnny and Uriyah boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Uriyah is primarily a boy name.

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