Orvis

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-vis /ˈɔːr.vɪs/Medium

Meaning: Orvis is an English surname that was used as a boys' first name in the early twentieth century; it is generally linked to the Norman-French name Orville, 'gold town', and to the Or- family of names.Low

In 30 seconds: Orvis is a vintage surname-name, likely tied to Orville, 'gold town' (said 'OR-vis').

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Origin LowEnglish, French

MeaningOrvis is an English surname that was used as a boys' first name in the early twentieth century; it is generally linked to the Norman-French name Orville, 'gold town', and to the Or- family of names.

U.S. rank (1961)#3578 ↘ Falling

1961 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1920

Total births (all-time)≈ 940

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

Orvis is a surname worn as a first name in the early nineteen-hundreds; it is usually connected to Orville, a Norman-French name meaning 'gold town', and shares the sturdy Or- sound of names like Orville and Orvin. Its exact route is a little uncertain.

It rose around the turn of the century, crested near 1920 at just a few dozen boys a year, and faded by mid-century; it is a genuine antique of the great-grandparent era and has not returned with the vintage revival.

Did you know? Orvis belonged to the turn-of-the-century generation, cresting around 1920 at only a few dozen boys a year.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Orvis — English surname; likely tied to Orville

Variations

OrvisOrvinOrville

Nicknames

Orv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orvis mean?

Orvis is an English surname-name, generally linked to Orville, 'gold town'.

How do you pronounce Orvis?

It's said OR-vis /ˈɔːr.vɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Orvis a boy or girl name?

Orvis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Orvis?

Orvis is an antique name, seen around the nineteen-twenties and very rare since.