The nameOrphée
Orphée is the French form of Orpheus, given in France to girls and boys.
- Unisex name
- Greek
Meaning
It is the name of Orpheus, the poet and musician who went down to the Underworld to bring back Eurydice; its meaning is debated.
Origin
Greek.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Orphée
Orphée in France
Orphée was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 205 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Orphée. Its rise began around 1906, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Orphée in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 30 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Orphée in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orphée mean?
It is the name of Orpheus, the poet and musician who went down to the Underworld to bring back Eurydice; its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Orphée?
Greek.
Is Orphée a girl's or a boy's name?
Orphée is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.