Orest
OR-est
Popularity
#9606
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
294
Peak Year
#19 in 1952
First Recorded
1916
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Orest is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from 'Orestes.' The name means 'of the mountain' or 'mountain dweller,' and is famously associated with the tragic hero in Greek mythology.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Orestes
Son of Agamemnon in Greek mythology, a central figure in the Oresteia.
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