boy's name
Orestis
oh-RES-tis (Greek)
- Origin Greek
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 92
Orestis is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 13 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Orestis is a name of Greek origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 40,535 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2013.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Orestis Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 48 |
How Popular Is Orestis?
In 2025, Orestis was given to 13 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Orestis Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Orestis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orestis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orestis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orestis
- Greek oh-RES-tis
Orestis in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Orestis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orestis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orestis
How popular is the name Orestis?
In 2025, Orestis was given to 13 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Orestis a girl's or a boy's name?
Orestis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orestis?
Orestis has 3 syllables.
When was Orestis most popular?
Orestis peaked in 2025, when 13 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Orestis a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Orestis currently ranks #1,902 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.