At a glance
- In short
- Urbain is a sophisticated French name with timeless appeal and a touch of elegance. It's a unique and distinctive choice for baby boys.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1928 (#3,357)
- Babies in 1928
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,651 in 1914
- First recorded
- 1914
Meaning of Urbain
Originating from the French language, the name Urbain carries a distinctive and sophisticated charm. Pronounced as oor-BAN (/yɔr.bɑ̃/), this name exudes an air of elegance and refinement. Although primarily used for boys, it can also be considered a unisex name. Urbain shares similarities with its variation, Urban, which is more commonly used in English-speaking countries. While not overly popular in recent years, historical data shows that Urbain had moderate usage in the United States during the early 20th century. It ranked within the top 4000 names in the 1920s, with occasional fluctuations in popularity. With its French roots and timeless appeal, Urbain offers parents a unique and distinctive choice for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Urbain
French
- Pronounced oor-BAN /yɔr.bɑ̃/
Popularity of Urbain in the U.S.
Notable people named Urbain
- Urbain J. Ledoux, known as Mr. Zero, was an American diplomat and activist interested in the Bahai Faith.
- Urbain Le Verrier was a French astronomer and mathematician who predicted Neptune's existence and location using mathematics alone.
- Urbain de Maille was a 17th-century French soldier and diplomat who served as Marshal of France and Viceroy of Catalonia.
- Urbain Lafontaine was a Quebec typographer, newspaper owner, and municipal official who helped lead the labour movement in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- Urbain Audibert was a French nurseryman who contributed to the descriptions of several plant species.