US Popularity:3047
Origin:French
Meaning:Bear cub
Orson is a unique male-given name of French and Latin origins, meaning "bear cub." Stirring up cuddly, teddy-bear imagery, baby Orson is sure to be just as cute as its name's etymology. Movie-buffs can also prepare baby Orson for the big time, as the title links to renowned filmmaker and influential director Orson Welles. Lending its name to Hollywood's high-life, parents will always remember baby Orson as their little cub.

Famous People Named Orson

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  • Orson Welles
    Director

Orson Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Orson is currently #1853 on The Bump
Boy:Orson is currently #547 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Orson is currently #3047 in U.S. births
Boy:Orson is currently #974 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3047
in 2022
+ 552
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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