What does Uri mean?
Uri means “my light” or “my flame” in Hebrew.
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.
Uri vs Doron
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.
| Uri | Doron | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | My light, my flame | gift |
| Origin | Hebrew | hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | OO-ree | doh-RON |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1913 | 0 |
| Peak year | 2023 (60) | 1982 (27) |
| In 2025 | 42 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Uri
Doron
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Uri | Doron |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 255 | 26 |
| 2010s | 294 | 70 |
| 2000s | 223 | 112 |
| 1990s | 144 | 128 |
| 1980s | 133 | 139 |
| 1970s | 167 | 131 |
| 1960s | 29 | 37 |
| 1950s | 5 | 12 |
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Uri or Doron 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 Uri and Doron?
Uri means My light, my flame (Hebrew origin), while Doron means gift (hebrew origin).
Which name is older, Uri or Doron?
In US records, Uri first appears in 1913 and Doron in 0, so Doron has the longer recorded history.