Orvil

French

"gold town"

Orvil Origin and Meaning

The name Orvil is a boy's name.

Orvil is a masculine name of French origin, believed to be a variant of Orville, which means 'gold town' or 'golden city' (from Old French elements 'or' meaning gold and 'ville' meaning town). The name carries a vintage, early 20th-century American character, reminiscent of the era of aviation pioneers like Orville Wright. Orvil peaked in popularity in the United States during the early 1900s but has since become increasingly uncommon. The name has a sturdy, traditional quality with its straightforward pronunciation and spelling. Its rarity in contemporary naming practices makes it stand out while still maintaining recognizable roots and historical connections.

Orvil Rank in US Top 1000

# 846 in the US

Famous People Named Orvil

• Orvil Arson Anderson American pioneering balloonist
• Orvil Eugene Dryfoos American newspaper publisher
• Ernst Orvil (born Ernst Richard Nilsen) Norwegian novelist

The name Orvil in Pop Culture

• Orvil Ominous character in Jenny Nimmo's "The Children of the Red King" series