Orestes
- Pronunciation
- [O-res-tes]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Mountain
- Origin
- Greek
Orestes Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 343 baby boys have been named Orestes. The name peaked in 1986 with 14 US births that year (rank #3389).
Top States for Orestes
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Orestes births are: Florida (30), New York (5).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Orestes
If you like Orestes's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
7-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Orestes's exact length and starting letter: Obadiah, Obediah, Oceanus, Octavia, Ocypete.
Quick Facts About Orestes
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Compare Orestes to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Orestes against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).