The baby name Orson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OR-sən (IPA: /ˈɔːrsən/).
Orson is French in Origin.
The baby name Orson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OR-sən (IPA: /ˈɔːrsən/).
Orson is French in Origin.
Orson is an English given name rooted in Anglo-Norman French ourson, meaning "bear cub." The element our- derives from Old French ours, ultimately from Latin ursus, with the diminutive suffix -on creating the affectionate sense "little bear." Introduced to England after the Norman Conquest, the name kept its ursine imagery of strength, courage, and protective warmth.
Its earliest cultural footprint includes the medieval romance Valentine and Orson, which helped circulate the name in the late Middle Ages. After periods of obscurity, Orson resurfaced in the 18th-19th centuries and gained 20th-century recognition through figures like filmmaker Orson Welles, Latter-day Saint leader Orson Pratt, and writer Orson Scott Card. Related forms include French Ourson, Italian Orso and Orsino, German/Swiss Urs, and Latin Ursus; feminine counterparts are Ursula and Orsola.
| Orson Welles Orson Welles was an American actor and filmmaker, best known for directing and starring in the groundbreaking film Citizen Kane. He also made a significant impact with his radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds, which caused a nationwide stir. Welles' innovative storytelling and cinematic techniques left a lasting mark on the film industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 820 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #135 | 3 | 1,769 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #249 | 8 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #258 | 2 | 3,997 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #285 | 22 | 2,588 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #383 | 5 | 2,865 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #405 | 4 | 11,440 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #551 | 7 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #674 | 9 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #694 | 7 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #732 | 8 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #774 | 119 | 7,044 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #861 | 18 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #898 | 23 | 15,656 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #938 | 14 | 5,873 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #968 | 15 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,264 | 9 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Orson is popular in 39 countries — most recent births per country:
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