Motty vs Uriyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Motty

Boy #3,568 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of Marduk, little warrior"

Origin: Hebrew/Babylonian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish Ashkenazi Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,568
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mot

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

Motty Rank #3,568
Uriyah Rank #3,763

Motty is more popular, ranked #3568 vs #3763 for Uriyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Motty ___

  • Motty Yehuda
  • Motty Chaim
  • Motty Shmuel
  • Motty Leib
  • Motty Tzvi

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 Motty

Shlomo Boruch Rivka Chana Leiby

If you choose Uriyah

Isaiah Ezekiel Nehemiah Miriam Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Motty or Uriyah more popular?

Motty is more popular, ranked #3568 compared to Uriyah at #3763 in the United States.

What do Motty and Uriyah mean?

Motty means "servant of Marduk, little warrior" (Hebrew/Babylonian origin). Uriyah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Motty and Uriyah boy or girl names?

Motty is primarily a boy name. Uriyah is primarily a boy name.

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