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Orestes

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Meaning

"Mountain Dweller"

Orestes is a Greek name prominent in classical myth and drama, traditionally interpreted as linked to mountains or rugged terrain.

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Popularity History of Orestes

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Orestes did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Orestes Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Orestes.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Orestes

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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