Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Possibly meaning 'of the mountains' or 'mountain man'
Pronunciation: aw-RES-teez, /ɔˈrɛsˌtiːz/, AO R EH S T IY Z
Popularity Rank: #26,734
Derived from the Greek name Ὀρέστης (Orestes), which possibly means 'of the mountains' or 'mountain man'. In Greek mythology, Orestes was the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging his father's murder.
The name Orestes is of Greek origin and means Possibly meaning 'of the mountains' or 'mountain man', Orestes was a figure in Greek mythology known for avenging his father's murder., Man of the Mountain, Mother Slept a Lot During Pregnancy. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Orestes is commonly found in United States of America, Peru, Spain, and 37 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: aw-RES-teez
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɔˈrɛsˌtiːz/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AO R EH S T IY Z
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Orestes is recorded 1,401 times globally, ranking it as the 26,734th most common name worldwide.
Orestes is most prevalent in United States of America, with 453 occurrences, making it the 5,403th most popular name in the country.
In Peru, the name Orestes is found among 1 in every 2306 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #5,403 | 1 : 3,994 |
| Peru | #1,841 | 1 : 2,306 |
| Spain | #4,885 | 1 : 5,408 |
| Brazil | #6,511 | 1 : 9,899 |
| Mexico | #8,342 | 1 : 11,699 |
| Uruguay | #2,217 | 1 : 3,259 |
| Chile | #10,877 | 1 : 22,001 |
| Panama | #4,220 | 1 : 7,683 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Orestes from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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