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Orest

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Pronounced oh-REST /oˈrɛst/Medium

Meaning: A Slavic (Ukrainian/Russian) form of Orestes — from the Greek oros, 'a mountain', hence 'of the mountain; a mountain-dweller'Low

In 30 seconds: Of the mountain; a mountain-dweller: Orest is Slavic/Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'oh-REST').
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Origin LowGreek, Ukrainian
MeaningA Slavic (Ukrainian/Russian) form of Orestes — from the Greek oros, 'a mountain', hence 'of the mountain; a mountain-dweller'
U.S. rank (2025)#5779 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 310

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195219162025

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

Orest is a Slavic (Ukrainian/Russian) form of Orestes — from the Greek oros, 'a mountain', hence 'of the mountain; a mountain-dweller'. A crisp, classic name (said 'oh-REST').

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian and Russian families. Rare, of-the-mountain at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Orestes comes from the Greek oros, 'a mountain', hence 'of the mountain' — Orest is the Slavic form, crisp and classic (said 'oh-REST').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Orest — Slavic form of Orestes

Variations

OrestesOrestas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orest mean?

Orest is a Slavic form of Orestes — Greek 'of the mountain; a mountain-dweller' (from oros).

How do you pronounce Orest?

It's said oh-REST /oˈrɛst/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Orest a boy or girl name?

Orest is a boy's name.

How popular is Orest?

Orest is a very rare name in the U.S.

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