Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Oren
BoyHebrew· “pine tree”
- Meaning
- pine tree
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- OHR-uhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,184
- US babies 2025
- 174
- Best rank
- #356 (1895)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Oren
Oren is a Hebrew name that means “pine tree”.
Oren is a Hebrew name meaning pine tree, a word used in modern Hebrew for several types of pine and related trees. A man named Oren appears briefly in a genealogy in the Book of Chronicles, and the name is widely used in Israel today. In English-speaking countries it offers a short, gentle alternative to more common names like Owen and Aaron. Its nature meaning appeals to parents drawn to trees and the outdoors, while its simple sound keeps it versatile. It works well with both traditional and modern middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Orren.
Popularity over time
Oren has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 75 different years. Its best national rank was #356 in 1895, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 174 were named Oren. In 2025, 174 babies were named Oren, and it ranked #1,184 nationally. That is 36% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #505 in 1920, #863 in 1950, #1,388 in 1980, #2,121 in 2000, #1,583 in 2010, and #1,184 in 2025. Of the 9,502 US boys named Oren since records began, 13% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,170 babies. Since 2010, 2,046 more have been named Oren.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Steele, Yakov, Benaiah, Amado, and Eythan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Oren ranked highest in Idaho, Massachusetts, and Oregon.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | #420 | 6 |
| Massachusetts | #542 | 9 |
| Oregon | #682 | 5 |
| Colorado | #824 | 6 |
| New York | #877 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Oren over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Oren is usually pronounced OHR-uhn, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with O and ends in “-en”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Orren.
Middle names for Oren
A few middle names that flow with Oren: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Oren
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oren mean?
Oren is a Hebrew name that means “pine tree”.
What is the origin of the name Oren?
Oren has Hebrew roots. Oren is a Hebrew name meaning pine tree, a word used in modern Hebrew for several types of pine and related trees.
Is Oren a popular name?
Not especially. Oren ranked #1,184 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Oren a boy or girl name?
Oren is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Oren over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Oren?
Oren is usually pronounced OHR-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings