Orpheus
Greek mythology name
"the darkness of the night"
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Updated Fri May 01 2026
Orpheus Origin and Meaning
Variation of Orfeo
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Orpheus Rank in US Top 1000
# 450 on Nameberry
Orpheus Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Popularity of the name Orpheus
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20 Names Similar to Orpheus
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- Perseus
- Regulus
- Amadeus
- Helios
- Castor
- Morpheus
- Achilles
- Lazarus
- Abraxas
- Fenrir
- Adonis
- Octavius
- Osiris
- Alastor
- Casimir
- Cato
- Romulus
- Oberon
- Aurelius
Famous People Named Orpheus
- Orpheus PledgerAustralian actor
The name Orpheus in Pop Culture
- Orpheusthe main character's "persona" in video game "Persona 3"
- Orpheusa character in the Matrix Franchise played by Laurence Fishburne; famous for "take the red pill"
- Orpheusa character in the Broadway musical "Hadestown"
International Variations of the name Orpheus
- OrfeoItalian
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