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The baby name Yury is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced YOO-ree.

Yury is Greek, Russian in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Origin: Greek, Russian
Pronunciation: YOO-ree

What is the meaning of the name Yury ?

The baby name Yury is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced YOO-ree.

Yury is Greek, Russian in Origin.

Yury is the usual English spelling of Russian Юрий, a masculine vernacular form corresponding to George. Its remote source is ancient Greek Γεώργιος, Georgios, built from γῆ, gē, earth, and ἔργον, ergon, work; the compound originally denoted an earth-worker or farmer. In East Slavic, Byzantine Christian naming transmitted the saint’s name, producing bookish Georgiy beside folk forms such as Yuri/Yury and Yegor.

Medieval Rus’ made the name dynastic: Yuri Dolgorukiy, a 12th-century prince of Rostov-Suzdal, is among its best-known early bearers; several Rurikid princes followed. Orthodox devotion to Saint George kept the cognate family active across Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, with spellings Yuri, Yuriy, Yurii, and Jurij reflecting transliteration systems. In English-language records Yury is uncommon, while Yuri is more familiar internationally, helped by cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.

Yury has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Yury

Yury Luzhkov Politician · Born 1936 · Russia Yury Luzhkov was a prominent Russian politician, best known for serving as the Mayor of Moscow from 1992 to 2010. During his tenure, he played a significant role in transforming the city’s infrastructure and skyline. His influence extended beyond politics, impacting Moscow's development and modernization. Yury of Moscow Politician · Born 1281 · Grand Principality of Vladimir Yury Danilovich, also known as Georgy, is best known as Prince of Moscow and Grand Prince of Vladimir in the early 14th century. He ruled Moscow from 1303 to 1325 and Vladimir from 1318 to 1322, and he is especially remembered for his struggle with his uncle Mikhail of Tver over the title of Grand Prince of Vladimir. Yury Lyubimov Actor · Born 1917 · Hungary Yury Lyubimov was a prominent Russian theater director and actor, best known for founding the Taganka Theatre in Moscow. His innovative productions, such as 'The Master and Margarita' and 'Hamlet', left a significant mark on Russian theater. Though born in Russia, he later worked in Hungary and other countries, influencing the global theater scene.
Yury Yakovlev Actor · Born 1928 · Russia Yury Yakovlev was a Russian actor best known for his roles in classic Soviet films like 'Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future' and 'The Irony of Fate'. Born in 1928, he became one of Russia's most beloved actors through his versatile performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. Yury Solomin Actor · Born 1935 · Russia Yury Solomin is a well-known Russian actor, most famous for his role in the television series 'The Adjutant of His Excellency'. Born in 1935, he has had a long and distinguished career in Russian cinema and theater. He also starred in the film 'TASS Is Authorized to Declare...'.

Yury – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
RU Boys 0 #50 3,484 12,621
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
AO 0 #76 2 2,729
MD Boys 0 #76 6 756
KZ 0 #79 12 1,452
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
LT 0 #88 1 949
RU 0 #89 138 3,641
EE Boys 0 #96 30 2,087
GE Boys 0 #108 3 2,055
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
LT Boys 0 #140 11 2,166
KZ Boys 0 #147 187 6,578
RS Boys 0 #150 5 2,277
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
BG Boys 0 #213 8 3,850
LU Boys 0 #217 4 4,970
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
AO Boys 0 #223 20 5,568
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
CO Girls 0 #232 3,355 16,140
EC Boys 0 #243 4 3,322
EC Girls 0 #250 9 3,650
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
GR Boys 0 #270 4 6,912
IL 0 #275 8 6,291
CZ Boys 0 #285 20 6,530
PE 0 #298 13 6,350
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
CO 0 #309 191 7,768
PL Boys 0 #315 21 6,459
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
GT 0 #330 9 5,948
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
PT Boys 0 #349 19 7,951
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
BR 0 #356 5 5,969
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BO 0 #400 9 6,868
CL 0 #401 11 6,867
MX 0 #402 12 8,339
UY Boys 0 #405 9 5,922
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
Finland Boys 0 #411 17 2,041
PA Girls 0 #417 65 9,861
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
GT Girls 0 #436 70 7,500
GT Boys 0 #448 27 7,625
PS Boys 0 #459 90 10,655
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
IL Boys 0 #476 132 10,983
CR Girls 0 #479 54 11,342
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
RU Girls 0 #488 11 11,913
PA Boys 0 #499 7 9,305
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
IR Boys 0 #532 21 10,162
UY Girls 0 #532 5 6,731
BO Boys 0 #533 60 9,244
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CL Boys 0 #565 101 13,390
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BR Boys 0 #587 167 12,213
BO Girls 0 #595 17 9,488
PE Boys 0 #596 310 14,506
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
Finland Boys 2026 #609 74 3,552
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
CL Girls 0 #748 104 14,098
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
PE Girls 0 #801 144 14,861
CO Boys 0 #810 111 15,656
United States Boys 2007 #866 6 7,493
Spain Boys 0 #872 59 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #902 51 5,697
MX Girls 0 #911 279 17,781
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
United States Girls 2009 #929 5 9,986
NL Boys 0 #931 21 5,873
Spain Girls 0 #936 48 5,561
MX Boys 0 #964 19 16,355
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,257 215 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,428 19 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Yury is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Yury

Yury is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Yury is a 2 syllable name, pronounced YOO-ree.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Yuri, Yuriy, Yurii, Iurii, Jurij and Georgiy.
Somewhat — Yury ranked #609 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yury ranks highest in Finland (#609 in 2026).
Yes — 5 notable people named Yury are in our database, including Yury Luzhkov (Politician), Yury of Moscow (Politician), Yury Lyubimov (Actor).