Orestus is a unique and ancient given name of Greek origin. Derived from the Greek word 'Ores', meaning 'mountain', it signifies someone who is steadfast, enduring, and strong like the mountains themselves. This name was borne by several figures in mythology, most notably Orestes, son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra in Homer's Iliad. It is a name with rich historical context, offering a distinct identity to those who bear it.
Orestus was quite popular in 1916, with exactly five babies bearing this name being born that year.