Midas vs Uriyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Midas

Boy #3,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,927
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mid, Miy, Miie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Midas Rank #3,927
Uriyah Rank #3,763

Uriyah is more popular, ranked #3763 vs #3927 for Midas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Midas ___

  • Midas Alexander
  • Midas James
  • Midas Cole
  • Midas Reign
  • Midas Theodore
  • Midas Arthur

Uriyah ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Midas

Atlas Zeus Orion Apollo Athena

If you choose Uriyah

Isaiah Ezekiel Nehemiah Miriam Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midas or Uriyah more popular?

Uriyah is more popular, ranked #3763 compared to Midas at #3927 in the United States.

What do Midas and Uriyah mean?

Midas means "legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch" (Greek origin). Uriyah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Midas and Uriyah boy or girl names?

Midas is primarily a boy name. Uriyah is primarily a boy name.

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