NAME PROFILE
Orestes
Derived from the Greek word 'oros' meaning mountain, Orestes translates to 'mountain man' or 'he who stands on a mountain.' It describes a person of great strength and high perspective, suggesting a steadfast and noble character who rises above life's challenges.
Key Stats
| Total births | 343 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 1986 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
FL — 83%NY — 17%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Orestes Brownson (Intellectual and social critic) · Orestes Destrade (Professional baseball player and broadcaster) · Orestes Kindelán (Olympic gold medalist baseball player) · Orestes Lorenzo Pérez (Famous aviator) · Orestes Quércia (Prominent Brazilian politician)
Nicknames & Diminutives
OrieRes
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