Oberon

O-buh-ron

Variation of Auberon

"elf king; noble bear"

Oberon Origin and Meaning

The name Oberon is a boy's name of English origin meaning "elf king; noble bear".

The Shakespearean character Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream is King of the Fairies, but the name, with its bold 'O' beginning has plenty of strength alongside its magical qualities.

Oberon was also seen as a fairy king in old German legend, in French heroic song, a Ben Jonson masque, and several operas. And an Oberon appeared in Disney's animated film "Gargoyles."

The name itself likely comes from the (usually) identically pronounced Auberon, a pet form of Auberi, the Old French form of Alberich, meaning "elf ruler" or "noble bear" depending on how you interpret the elements.

Oberon Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 496 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Oberon

• 496 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Oberon

• Oberon Zell Ravenheart, co,founder of Church of All Worlds

The name Oberon in Pop Culture

• Oberon character in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer's Night Dream"
• Oberon Summerdream character in "Sims" series
• Oberon a Bells beer
• Oberyn Martell a character from Game of Thrones
• Oberon a character from the Disney show "Gargoyles"

International Variations of the name Oberon

• Obéron French