Oren
Oren is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Pine tree”, pronounced OR-en. It ranked #1184 in the United States in 2025, given to 174 babies, and peaked at #356 in 1895. Common nicknames: Ori, Ren.
How popular is Oren in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Oren mean, and where does it come from?
Oren is the Hebrew word for a pine or laurel tree, and appears once in the First Book of Chronicles as a personal name. Modern Israel took it up as one of the tree names — with Alon, the oak, and Erez, the cedar — that became popular with the revival of spoken Hebrew. It has a separate English life as a form of the Irish Odhrán. American records hold it since 1880, when it was already in the top thousand, and it is rising again now with Owen, Orson and Otis.
How is Oren used around the world?
Oren is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Oren?
Famous People Named Oren
- Oren Lavie — Israeli singer, songwriter and director
- Oren Peli — Israeli-American filmmaker, director of Paranormal Activity
- Oren Smadja — Israeli judoka and Olympic medallist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Oren mean?
Oren is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Pine tree." Oren is the Hebrew word for a pine or laurel tree, and appears once in the First Book of Chronicles as a personal name. Modern Israel took it up as one of the tree names — with Alon, the oak, and Erez, the cedar — that became popular with the revival of spoken Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Oren?
Oren is pronounced OR-en. Common variations include Orin, Oran, Orren.
Is Oren a boy name?
Yes, Oren is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Ori, Ren.