Orville
Orville: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Orville
- A male given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Invented by Fanny Burney for the hero of her novel Evelina. It has been suggested that it is based on the very old Welsh forename of Eurfyl, meaning 'gold'.
How popular is Orville?
Since 1880, 155 girls and 35,065 boys in the U.S. have been named Orville (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2717 in 1931. Its highest rank for boys was #120 in 1913. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Orville
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Orville FAQ
What does the name Orville mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage. Invented by Fanny Burney for the hero of her novel Evelina. It has been suggested that it is based on the very old Welsh forename of Eurfyl, meaning 'gold'.
How popular is the name Orville?
Since 1880, 155 girls and 35,065 boys in the U.S. have been named Orville (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2717 in 1931. Its highest rank for boys was #120 in 1913. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Orville a boy or girl name?
Orville is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 155 girls and 35,065 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.