Orrin
Meaning of Orrin
Orrin is a male name with origins in Hebrew. It means "pine tree" or "ash tree." This name has associations with nature and strength, as the pine tree symbolizes longevity and resilience. Orrin is pronounced as OR-in (/ˈɔrɪn/) in American English. Variations of this name include Oren. In recent years, Orrin has been a moderately popular name for newborn boys in the United States, ranking around 2000 to 2500 in popularity. Its usage has remained relatively consistent over time, indicating its enduring appeal.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as OR-in (/ˈɔrɪn/)
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Notable People Named Orrin
| Orrin Grant Hatch was a prominent American attorney and politician, known for his record-breaking 42-year tenure as a United States senator from Utah. |
| Orrin H. Pilkey is an American Professor Emeritus of Earth and Ocean Sciences at Duke University and founder of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines. |
| Orrin Thompson was a prominent real-estate developer who played a significant role in shaping the suburban landscape of the United States in the 1950s. |
| Orrin Williams Robinson was a prominent Michigan politician and businessman known for his successful logging operation and two terms as the 31st lieutenant governor of Michigan. |
| Orrin Devinsky is an American neurologist known for his work in epilepsy and behavioral neurology, serving as the Director of the NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and the Saint Barnabas Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery. |
| Orrin Howe was an American farmer and politician who was one of the first settlers in Lodi Township, Michigan, and served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. |
