Orestes

Q: How popular is the name Orestes?

Orestes is ranked #38508 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ awr-EHST-eez ]

Boy Name #38,508 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Orestes is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced awr-EHST-eez.

Parents who love the name Orestes often also consider Angeline, Forster, Ruskin .

Popularity Over Time

#38,508

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #38,508
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ore Ory Oreie Oresie

Middle Name Ideas

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Orestes Jack

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Orestes Myles

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Orestes Dean

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Orestes Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orestes

Is Orestes a boy or girl name?

Orestes is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Orestes?

Orestes is pronounced awr-EHST-eez.

How popular is the name Orestes?

Orestes is currently ranked #38508 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Orestes?

Common nicknames for Orestes include Ore, Ory, Oreie, and Oresie.

Is Orestes a common or rare name?

Orestes is an uncommon name, ranked #38508 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Ory, Oreie, and Oresie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.