Uri vs Yossi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uri

Boy #3,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fire, light of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,066
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Yossi

Boy #2,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God increases"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,943
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yos

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Uri Rank #3,066
Yossi Rank #2,943

Yossi is more popular, ranked #2943 vs #3066 for Uri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Uri ___

  • Uri Elan
  • Uri Ben
  • Uri Or
  • Uri Ilan
  • Uri Amir
  • Uri Gal

Yossi ___

  • Yossi David
  • Yossi Moshe
  • Yossi Avi
  • Yossi Natan
  • Yossi Eitan
  • Yossi Lior

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Uri

Ari Noa Tal Ori Maya

If you choose Yossi

Noam Tamar Mia Roi Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uri or Yossi more popular?

Yossi is more popular, ranked #2943 compared to Uri at #3066 in the United States.

What do Uri and Yossi mean?

Uri means "fire, light of God" (Hebrew origin). Yossi means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).

Are Uri and Yossi boy or girl names?

Uri is primarily a boy name. Yossi is primarily a boy name.

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