US Popularity:25834
Origin:Greek
Meaning:From the mountain; He who stands like a mountain
Orestes is a boy's name of Greek origin that embodies resilience and strength. With its roots in the Greek words oros, meaning “mountain,” and histemi, meaning “to stand,” Orestes means "from the mountain" or "he who stands like a mountain." The name has a rich history and origin in Greek mythology and drama. Orestes was the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae who led the Greeks in the Trojan War. If you want a name that symbolizes the enduring resilience and unwavering determination of mountains, Orestes stands strong.

Orestes Name Popularity Data

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Year:
2018
#26082
in 2018
+ 318
from 2017
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