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Or

or /ɔr/ Hebrew

At a glance

In short
Or is a unique Hebrew name for boys meaning "light."
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#12,239)
Babies in 2023
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#10,605 in 2020
First recorded
2007

Meaning of Or

The name Or is a distinctive and meaningful choice for a baby boy, rooted in Hebrew origin. Pronounced as "or" (/ɔr/), the name carries the beautiful meaning of "light," symbolizing brightness and clarity. Variations of the name include Ori, which can also mean "my light," and Ora, often used as a feminine form meaning "light" as well. Although not widely common in the United States, with occurrences remaining in single digits annually over recent years, its rarity adds to its unique charm. The name Or evokes a sense of purity and illumination, making it a lovely option for parents seeking a name that embodies positivity and hope.

How to pronounce Or

Hebrew

Popularity of Or in the U.S.

Or was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #12,239 with 5 babies. It peaked at #10,605 in 2020. It first appears in the records in 2007.

Bar and line chart: Or in the U.S., 2007–2023. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 2016 and 5 in 2023. Line: rank among boy names, peak #10,605 in 2020, #12,239 in 2023.
  • Boys named Or (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2007–2023. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2007⁠–⁠2023 7 rows
Or: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2023512,239▲ 91
2022512,330back (not recorded in 2021)
2020610,605back (not recorded in 2018–2019)
2017512,246▼ 1,502
2016610,744back (not recorded in 2010–2015)
2009512,491back (not recorded in 2008)
2007512,369new