Oreste Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Oreste means 'mountain' and symbolizes strength and justice.
Meaning of the Name Oreste
Oreste is a name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'όρος (oros)', meaning 'mountain'. In Greek mythology, Oreste was the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. He is known for avenging his father's death by killing his mother and her lover. The name Oreste carries connotations of strength, courage, and justice.
Popularity of the Name Oreste
The popularity for the name Oreste peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 17 births, which ranked number 4,174 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Oreste had the most male births in 1921 with 17, which ranked number 1,980 out of 4,985 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Oreste
Popularity of Oreste by State
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