Orestes is a boy's name of Greek origin that embodies resilience and strength. With its roots in the Greek wordsoros, meaning “mountain,” andhistemi, meaning “to stand,” Orestes means "from the mountain" or "he who stands like a mountain." The name has a rich history and origin in Greek mythology and drama. Orestes was the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae who led the Greeks in the Trojan War. If you want a name that symbolizes the enduring resilience and unwavering determination of mountains, Orestes stands strong.