Orris
Pronunciation: [ AWR-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Orris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 71 babies have been named Orris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,975 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,975
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Orris
Orris is a boy name .
Is Orris a boy or girl name? Orris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,975 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,299. Orris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Orris is currently ranked #29,975 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Orris include Orr, Ory, Orie, and Orrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Orris include Orrin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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