Gender: Male
Dr. Orville Ward Owen was an American physician, and exponent of the Baconian theory of Shakespearean authorship. Owen claimed to have discovered hidden messages contained in the works of Shakespeare/Bacon. He deciphered these using a device he invented called a "cipher wheel". The alleged discoveries were published in Owen's multi-volume work Sir Francis Bacon's Cipher Story (1893–95).
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 14, 2024
On the name Orville Ward Owen, Orville means Golden City / Town / Village. Ward means Bard, Surname, Guardian, Watchman. Owen means Help from Allah, Well Born, Young Fighter, Born of Yew, Youth, The Lord is Gracious.
The name Orville Ward Owen is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Orville is commonly found in United States of America, Jamaica, Canada, and 35 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Orville is recorded 1,124 times globally, ranking it as the 31,453th most common name worldwide.
Orville is most prevalent in United States of America, with 474 occurrences, making it the 5,221th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Orville is found among 1 in every 233 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #5,221 | 1 : 3,817 |
| Jamaica | #155 | 1 : 233 |
| Canada | #4,042 | 1 : 3,685 |
| United Kingdom | #8,228 | 1 : 8,306 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Orville from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Dr. Orville Ward Owen was an American physician, and exponent of the Baconian theory of Shakespearean authorship. Owen claimed to have discovered hidden messages contained in the works of Shakespeare/Bacon. He deciphered these using a device he invented called a "cipher wheel". The alleged discoveries were published in Owen's multi-volume work Sir Francis Bacon's Cipher Story (1893–95).
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