80
Morality
79
Success
41
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
79
Morality
80▲
Health
22
Warmth
41
Cheerfulness
8▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
62
Orson Name Personality
Orson is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (80/100) paired with equally impressive success (79/100), Orson creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (8/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic8.1
Mature7.8
Formal7.6
Upper Class7.8
Urban4.7
Wholesome6.3
Strong8.7
Refined6.4
Strange8.0
Simple5.6
Serious7.8
Nerdy7.1
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 103 ratings.
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Famous People Named Orson
- Orson WellesDirector, Citizen Kane creator
- Orson Scott CardAuthor of Ender's Game
- Orson BeanAmerican actor and comedian
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orson
What does the name Orson say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Orson scores highest in Morality (80/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (8/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and very low in cheerfulness.
Is Orson a boy name?▾
Orson is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (79), Warmth (41), Morality (80), Health (22), and Cheerfulness (8).
What is the Success rating for the name Orson?▾
Orson has a Success rating of 79 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Orson sound?▾
Orson has a Warmth rating of 41 out of 100, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Orson compare to other names?▾
Orson's strongest dimension is Morality at 80/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Orson with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Orson?▾
Notable people named Orson include Orson Welles, Orson Scott Card and Orson Bean. Name Halo lists 3 famous Orsons with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.