Mikhail vs Yuri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mikhail

Boy #1,912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,912
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Misha, Mikh

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mikhail Rank #1,912
Yuri Rank #1,494

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1912 for Mikhail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mikhail ___

  • Mikhail Alexander
  • Mikhail Ivan
  • Mikhail Nikolai
  • Mikhail Sergei
  • Mikhail Dmitri
  • Mikhail Alexei

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mikhail

Natasha Svetlana Alexei Anya Dmitri

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mikhail or Yuri more popular?

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Mikhail at #1912 in the United States.

What do Mikhail and Yuri mean?

Mikhail means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Mikhail and Yuri boy or girl names?

Mikhail is primarily a boy name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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