The nameOrso
Orso is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "bear". It is mostly given in Corsica.
- Boy's name
- Italian and Corsican
Meaning
Orso comes from the Latin ursus, "bear".
Origin
Italian and Corsican.
History
The name is mostly borne in Corsica and is spreading gently elsewhere in France.
Popularity of the name Orso
Orso in France
219thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (245 births)
1,140babies named Orso in France since 1900
Orso was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 835 births over the decade, 73% of all recorded babies named Orso. Its rise began around 2016, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Orso in France were born before 2023, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 156 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orso mean?
Orso comes from the Latin ursus, "bear".
What is the origin of the name Orso?
Italian and Corsican.
Is Orso a girl's or a boy's name?
Orso is a boy's name.