US Popularity:9685
Origin:German
Meaning:Royal bear
As King of the Fairies, Oberon demands attention in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, and your little Oberon is sure to do the same. This boy's name is Old German in origin, coming from the name Auberon, and means "royal bear," sure to encourage baby to keep their head high and embody regal qualities like loyalty, compassion, and fairness. Although it's forever tied to the Bard, you'll find this stately name throughout history and medieval and Renaissance literature as king of the fairies, making this a name with a rich, storied history.

Oberon Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Oberon is currently #9685 in U.S. births
Boy:Oberon is currently #3262 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#9685
in 2022
- 2870
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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