What origin is the name Orin?

Orin comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Orin a popular name?

Orin is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Orin does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Orin?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Orin — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Orin

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Orin

Orin

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Orin is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name that translates to white, pale, or tree. It is often considered a variant of the name Oran.".

Orin is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name that translates to white, pale, or tree. It is often considered a variant of the name Oran.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name that translates to white, pale, or tree. It is often considered a variant of the name Oran.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Orin

Very rare in US records

What does Orin mean?

Orin is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name that translates to white, pale, or tree. It is often considered a variant of the name Oran.".

Is Orin a rare name?

Yes. Orin does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Orin

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Orin means "An Irish name that translates to white, pale, or tree. It is often considered a variant of the name Oran." — these names share that spirit.