Quick answer
Orson is a boy name meaning "bear".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈɔɹ.sən/; British English /ˈɔː.sən/.
Meaning and history
From a Norman nickname derived from a diminutive of Norman French ors "bear", ultimately from Latin ursus. American actor and director Orson Welles (1915-1985) was a famous bearer of this name.
Notes and context
Usage: english