Gender: Male
Origin: German, Australian
Meaning: Noble or well-born., Rich, Powerful Ruler, Universal Ruler
Pronunciation: oo-veh, ˈuːvə, Y UW
Popularity Rank: #2,819
Derived from the Old High German name Ûwa, possibly meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'.
The name Uwe is of German, Australian origin and means Noble or well-born., Rich, Powerful Ruler, Universal Ruler, Blade. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Uwe is commonly found in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: oo-veh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈuːvə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y UW
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Uwe is recorded 22,754 times globally, ranking it as the 2,819th most common name worldwide.
Uwe is most prevalent in Germany, with 21,265 occurrences, making it the 28th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Uwe is found among 1 in every 17 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #28 | 1 : 17 |
| Austria | #447 | 1 : 308 |
| Switzerland | #948 | 1 : 754 |
| United States of America | #14,737 | 1 : 14,951 |
| Italy | #11,574 | 1 : 13,438 |
| Netherlands | #5,238 | 1 : 4,742 |
| Spain | #7,201 | 1 : 9,505 |
| South Africa | #15,313 | 1 : 36,639 |
| France | #16,840 | 1 : 26,080 |
| Denmark | #1,212 | 1 : 1,859 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Uwe from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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