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Oberyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-bur-in /ˈoʊ.bər.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A literary name popularized by Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones — likely echoing Oberon (the fairy king, of Germanic root 'elf; bear-like'). As a coined literary name its meaning is uncertain; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A pop-culture pick: Oberyn is a Game of Thrones name, echoing Oberon (said 'OH-bur-in'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningA literary name popularized by Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones — likely echoing Oberon (the fairy king, of Germanic root 'elf; bear-like'). As a coined literary name its meaning is uncertain; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#10589 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Oberyn rose from Game of Thrones (Oberyn Martell), echoing the older Oberon, the fairy king of legend. As a coined literary name its meaning is uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'OH-bur-in').

It appears only recently and rarely, riding the show's popularity. Rare, literary, and bold.

Did you know? Oberyn was popularized by the fiery Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones — likely echoing Oberon, the fairy king — a bold literary name whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'OH-bur-in').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Oberyn — Game of Thrones; echoes Oberon; routes uncertain

Variations

OberonOberrynOberin

Nicknames

ObeRyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oberyn mean?

Oberyn is a Game of Thrones name likely echoing Oberon (the fairy king); its meaning is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Oberyn?

It's said OH-bur-in /ˈoʊ.bər.ɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oberyn a boy or girl name?

Oberyn is a boy's name.

How popular is Oberyn?

Oberyn is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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