What does Doron mean?
From the Greek word doron 'gift', adopted into Hebrew and now used chiefly in Israel. Directly means 'gift'; predominantly masculine but occasionally unisex.
What does Uri mean?
Uri means “my light” or “my flame” in Hebrew.
Doron vs Uri
Which is more popular?
Uri is more popular than Doron today: about 42 US babies were given the name Uri in 2025, compared with 0 named Doron.
| Doron | Uri | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | gift | My light, my flame |
| Origin | hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | doh-RON | OO-ree |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1913 |
| Peak year | 1982 (27) | 2023 (60) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 42 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Doron
Uri
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Doron | Uri |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | 255 |
| 2010s | 70 | 294 |
| 2000s | 112 | 223 |
| 1990s | 128 | 144 |
| 1980s | 139 | 133 |
| 1970s | 131 | 167 |
| 1960s | 37 | 29 |
| 1950s | 12 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Doron or Uri more popular?
Uri is more popular than Doron today: about 42 US babies were given the name Uri in 2025, compared with 0 named Doron.
What is the difference between Doron and Uri?
Doron means gift (hebrew origin), while Uri means My light, my flame (Hebrew origin).
Which name is older, Doron or Uri?
In US records, Doron first appears in 0 and Uri in 1913, so Doron has the longer recorded history.