Origin
Slavic (Russian)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Taurus
Trend
Newly trending
At a glance
Yuriy is a name often given to boys. Ranked #14173 and is newly appearing on the charts. It comes from a Slavic (Russian) origin and traditionally means "farmer or earth worker". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Yuriy
Yuriy derives from Slavic forms of George, emphasizing agricultural heritage. Common in Russian and Ukrainian cultures, it suggests a grounded, hardworking character with artistic flair in contemporary usage.
Popularity
Currently ranked #14173 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #14173.
Numerology Profile
Focuses on family and responsibility.
Desires to help humanity.
Projects harmony and care.
Communicates with creativity.
Zodiac & Astrology
Taurus
Embodies steady and nurturing traits.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Nurturing energy fosters growth and creativity.
Color Aura
Forest Green
Element
Earth
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Jade
Spirit Animal
Bear
Power Word
Stability
Energy Type
Earth × Spring
Personality & Traits
Grounded
Stays connected to reality.
Creative
Expresses through arts and ideas.
Loyal
Devoted to loved ones.
Famous People Named Yuriy
Yuriy Gagarin
First man in space
Yuriy Nikulin
Russian clown and actor
Yuriy Boyko
Ukrainian politician
Yuriy in Pop Culture
Yuriy
Russian literature
Yuri
Yuri on Ice anime
Yuriy
Stalker video game
Historical Events
1961
Yuriy Gagarin orbits Earth.
1991
Name gains global recognition post-Soviet era.
International Variations
Yuriy in Different Scripts
Юрий
Cyrillic
ユーリ
Japanese (Katakana)
尤里
Chinese (Mandarin)
유리
Korean
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Yuriy:
Yuriy Ivan
Yuriy Pavel
Yuriy Mikhail
Yuriy Sergei
Yuriy Andrei
Yuriy Vladimir
Yuriy Nikolai
Fun Facts & Trivia
Famous cosmonaut shares the name.
Popular in Eastern Europe.
Means farmer from ancient roots.
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Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.