What origin is the name Orris?

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

What are good sister names for Orris?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Orris — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Both spellings are used. Orris means "An English name derived from the Latin or name Oris, sometimes linked to the mountain or 'gold.' It is a rare, classic choice."; Oris is listed with the meaning "Tree.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Orris

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Orris

Boy

English

2 syllables

Orris is an English boy's name meaning "An English name derived from the Latin or name Oris, sometimes linked to the mountain or 'gold.' It is a rare, classic choice".

Orris is a boy's name of English origin meaning "An English name derived from the Latin or name Oris, sometimes linked to the mountain or 'gold.' It is a rare, classic choice". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Orris mean?

An English name derived from the Latin or name Oris, sometimes linked to the mountain or 'gold.' It is a rare, classic choice.

How popular is Orris?

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What does Orris mean?

Orris is a boy name of English origin meaning "An English name derived from the Latin or name Oris, sometimes linked to the mountain or 'gold.' It is a rare, classic choice.".

How popular is Orris?

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Sister names that go with Orris

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Orris.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Other spellings of Orris

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Oris — "Tree." (Hebrew)

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Orris at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: O
Ends with: -is
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

5-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Orris?

Orris means "An English name derived from the Latin or name Oris, sometimes linked to the mountain or 'gold.' It is a rare, classic choice." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)