Yuri
Boy name · Slavic · pronounced YOO-ree
Verified name
What does Yuri mean?
Farmer of the earth
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 850 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2952 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Yura
Variant: Yuri, Juri
Related: George
Using Yuri across cultures
A Slavic form of George, and also a Japanese name written with different kanji.
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