Urban
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Urban is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "From the city, urban dweller".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Latin
Religion
Christian
Popularity
2 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
5 letters
Meaning
From the city, urban dweller
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'urbanus', meaning 'of or pertaining to the city', from 'urbs', meaning 'city'.
Famous People Named Urban
- Urban I — 3rd‑century Roman bishop of Rome, Catholic saint, pope during the reign of Alexander Severus
- Urban Ahlin — Swedish Social Democratic Party politician and Speaker of the Riksdag since 2014
Frequently Asked Questions About Urban
What does the name Urban mean?
Urban means "From the city, urban dweller", and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Urban?
Urban originates from Latin, commonly used in Europe.
Is Urban a boy or girl name?
Urban is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Urban associated with?
Urban is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Urban?
Yes — notable people named Urban include Urban I (3rd‑century Roman bishop of Rome) and Urban Ahlin (Swedish Social Democratic Party politician and Speaker of the Riksdag since 2014).
Last updated: June 2026