Oris

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-is /ˈɔr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: Reads as a short, old-fashioned American name — possibly a trim of Horace or Orion, or the orris root (iris). No single fixed source; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage short name: Oris may echo Horace or Orion (said 'OR-is'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, English

MeaningReads as a short, old-fashioned American name — possibly a trim of Horace or Orion, or the orris root (iris). No single fixed source; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#11918 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1915

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,661

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Oris reads as a short vintage American name — possibly from Horace, Orion, or the orris root. Its route is unsettled, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'OR-is').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and short.

Did you know? Oris is a crisp, old-fashioned name that may trim Horace or Orion, or nod to the orris root; no single origin is fixed, so the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'OR-is').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Oris — Short vintage name; routes uncertain

Variations

OrrisOrusOras

Nicknames

OriRis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oris mean?

Oris reads as a short vintage name, perhaps from Horace, Orion, or the orris root; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Oris?

It's said OR-is /ˈɔr.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oris a boy or girl name?

Oris is a boy's name.

How popular is Oris?

Oris is a rare name in the U.S.