Orson vs Radley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orson

Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,501
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ors

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Orson Rank #1,501
Radley Rank #1,584

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 vs #1584 for Radley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Orson ___

  • Orson James
  • Orson William
  • Orson Henry
  • Orson Gray
  • Orson Clark
  • Orson Felix

Radley ___

  • Radley James
  • Radley Cole
  • Radley Lee
  • Radley Grant
  • Radley Blake
  • Radley Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orson or Radley more popular?

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 compared to Radley at #1584 in the United States.

What do Orson and Radley mean?

Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin). Radley means "from Radley (red clearing)" (Old English origin).

Are Orson and Radley boy or girl names?

Orson is primarily a boy name. Radley is primarily a boy name.

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