Ugur
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Ugur is a Turkish name meaning “luck”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Ugur
Ugur is a masculine given name of Turkish origin that literally means luck or good fortune. The name encapsulates the cultural value placed on prosperity and the favorable alignment of circumstances in one's life path. Historically, it has been used as a positive wish for the bearer's future success and well-being. The name represents a long-standing tradition of choosing names that articulate optimism and the hope for a virtuous, guided existence.
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Gender Usage of the Name Ugur
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Ugur is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Ugur
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Ugur is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 895K births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 4.68M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 8.71M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Ugur was last recorded at #8,300 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2022) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,473 in 1977. Its lowest recorded position was #9,929 in 2014. Over the last 13 years (2009–2022) the name fell -3044 places (from #5,256 to #8,300).
Characteristics of the Name Ugur
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- U — Boy Names Starting with U
- Ends with
- r — Boy Names Ending in “r”
Name AestheticMethodology
Ugur features a two-syllable, stressed-unstressed phonetic profile that feels optimistic and clear. The name is culturally associated with positive sentiment, often reflected in the legacy of Uğur Mumcu, a figure remembered for his public influence. The name delivers a Bright & Joyful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Ugur
Middle names used with UgurMethodology
Ugur is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Ugur Charles · Ugur Selcuk
Middle name suggestions for UgurMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Ugur is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Ugur Joseph · Ugur Junior · Ugur Gerald · Ugur Justin · Ugur Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Ugur
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Eugene · Yusuf · Ewan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Ugur Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Christopher · Alexander · Peter · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Ugur”
Dictionary Meaning of "Ugur"Methodology
a male given name which means “luck”
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How to Spell Ugur in ASL
- U
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- u
- r
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