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Orson

male

Meaning

"Bear Cub"

Orson derives from a Latin bear root via French influence, historically interpreted as bear cub or little bear.

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Popularity History of Orson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1500Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1500

Orson was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-101

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Orson

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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