Orvis
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Orvis
Orvis derives from the Latin word "orvis," meaning "mountain sheep" or "ram," rooted in the animal name itself.
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Etymology
Orvis derives from the Latin word "orvis," meaning "mountain sheep" or "ram," rooted in the animal name itself. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with notable association to the Orvis Company, a luxury outdoor and fly-fishing brand founded in 1856.
Orvis currently ranks #3,578 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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