Orest: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Orest · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Orest: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Of the mountains»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Greek
Popularity
74 out of 100
Where Orest is popular
- UkraineMinistry of Justice of Ukraine, Department of State RegistrationTop 50
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Orest
Orest draws on Greek tradition and is generally taken to mean "Of the mountains." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Orest and carries 2 syllables. Orest is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Орест.
Today Orest is a steadily chosen option, scoring 74 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Orest mean?+
The name Orest means "Of the mountains".
What is the origin of the name Orest?+
Orest is a name of Greek origin.
Is Orest a girl or boy name?+
Orest is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Orest?+
Orest is pronounced Orest (2 syllables).
Is Orest a popular name?+
Orest is a steadily chosen option, scoring 74 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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