What origin is the name Orville?

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

Is Orville a popular name?

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

What are good sister names for Orville?

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

Orville

Q: Is Orville a rare name?

Yes. Orville 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.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Orville

Orville

Boy

english

3 syllables

Orville is an english boy's name meaning "An English name of French origin meaning golden city or spear strength, popularized by the aviator Orville Wright.".

The meaning of Orville is "An English name of French origin meaning golden city or spear strength, popularized by the aviator Orville Wright." — a boy name of english origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name of French origin meaning golden city or spear strength, popularized by the aviator Orville Wright.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Orville

Very rare in US records

What does Orville mean?

Orville is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name of French origin meaning golden city or spear strength, popularized by the aviator Orville Wright.".

Is Orville a rare name?

Yes. Orville 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 Orville

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Orville

Orville means "An English name of French origin meaning golden city or spear strength, popularized by the aviator Orville Wright." — these names share that spirit.