Onur

Onur is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “Honour.” In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Onur at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“Honour”

About the name Onur

Onur belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “Honour” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Onur first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5439 in 1996, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 194 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Onur in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#5439 in 1996
Peak year
2016
Babies named Onur in 2024
5
Total since 1880
194

Onur in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#788 in 1997
Babies named Onur in 2025
6
Total since 1996
223

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Onur mean?

Onur means “Honour” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Onur a boy or girl name?

Onur is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Onur?

Onur comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Onur?

Onur first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #5439 in 1996, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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