Orestes
Pronunciation: [ awr-EHST-eez ]
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Orestes first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 330 babies have been named Orestes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orestes is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,508 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,508
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Orestes
Orestes is a boy name .
Orestes is currently ranked #38,508 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Orestes include Ore, Ores, Oresy, Oresie, Tes, Tesy, Tesie, Ory, Orie, and Orekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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