Or - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Or name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Name Meaning

"Or" Residing at the edge of a shoreline, Residing at the edge of a shoreline.

Definition

Or more

Pronunciations

or
awr; unstressed er

IPA Notation

ɔˈɹ

Syllable

Or Syllable count: There are 1 syllable in the name Or
Divide Or into syllables: or
Stressed syllable in Or: or

Or Overview and Analysis

Or Gender statistics

The name Or is typically used for Boys. Its a Masculine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Or

The name Or is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 55,783th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
United Kingdom	31,923	0%
United States	47,208	0%
Australia	58,444	0%
New Zealand	67,789	0%
Canada	112,187	0%

Where to find Or?

The name Or is predominantly found in United Kingdom (UK), particularly in the state of East Wales (EW), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Or Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Or has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Or was most used in 2013 with a usage rate of 100%. It was least used in 2013 with a usage rate of 100%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Or

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Names starting with O

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Origin and History of the name Or

This name derives from the Hebrew “‘ôrâh > ‘ûrı̂y”, meaning “fiery, ardent, my fire, my light”.

There are several characters in the Bible: 1) A prince of Judah, a son of Hur, who was used by God to prepare the tabernacle.

2) An officer (or the father of an officer) of Solomon in Gilead.3) A porter or gatekeeper in time of Ezra who took a foreign woman as a wife.

Or in Chinese

Translation: 奥
Pronunce: (PinYin) : ào

Or in Numerology

Or: Name to Numerology Conversion
O	R
6
	9

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 6
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 9
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 6

Conclusions about the name Or

Should you named your son Or?

According to the gender statistics, the name Or is strongly associated with boys. This is because the name Or is most commonly given to boys. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Or is a boy.

Or is a gender-appropriate name for a son. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a daughter.

Is Or a good name?

The name Or falls into the category of classic and timeless names. These names are often easy for babies to say and learn, adding to their enduring charm.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Or?

Pros of the name Or:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Or has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Or is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.