Oro

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-roh /ˈoʊ.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish and Italian oro, 'gold' (Latin aurum). A plain, bright word-name; the same syllables occur in other languages, but the Romance reading is the usual one.Medium

In 30 seconds: Two bright beats: Oro is Spanish and Italian for 'gold' (said 'OH-roh').

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Origin MediumSpanish, Italian

MeaningFrom Spanish and Italian oro, 'gold' (Latin aurum). A plain, bright word-name; the same syllables occur in other languages, but the Romance reading is the usual one.

U.S. rank (2024)#13665

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Oro is the Spanish and Italian word for gold, from Latin aurum. Word-names of this kind — plain, precious, easy to say — have grown more common, and Oro carries a straightforward warmth. It is used as a given name and a surname in the Spanish-speaking world (said 'OH-roh').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, bright, and Spanish.

Did you know? Oro is simply 'gold' in Spanish and Italian, from Latin aurum — the same root behind the chemical symbol Au. As a name it is short, warm and hard to mistake (said 'OH-roh').

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References — Oro — Spanish/Italian oro 'gold'; Latin aurum

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oro mean?

Oro means 'gold' in Spanish and Italian, from Latin aurum.

How do you pronounce Oro?

It's said OH-roh /ˈoʊ.roʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oro a boy or girl name?

Oro is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Oro?

Oro is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.