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Orson

Boy · French · Medium name

Meaning
Bear cub, little bear
Pronunciation
OR-sun
Origin
French

From Old French 'orson' meaning bear cub, from Latin 'ursus'.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicNature-inspired

Languages in use: French, Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, France, United Kingdom

Also recorded as Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • OrsonFrench / Latin

    Same spelling; no common variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Orson Welles

    1915–1985

    American actor, director, and producer of 'Citizen Kane'.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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