Boy Name · Greek Origin
Orion
Orion is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Orion is a boy baby name of Greek origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Orion often also consider Orren.
Orion meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Orion has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Orion to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Orion as O·R·I·O·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Orion is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Orion variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Oriona, Orione, Oriony, Orio.
- Nicknames: Ori and O.
- Middle names: Pair Orion with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Orion middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Orren, Orrin, Oren, Orin, Oran — full picks on the sibling names for Orion guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Orion? Browse our names like Orion guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Orion
What does the name Orion mean?
Orion has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Orion?
Orion originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Orion?
Orion has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Orion a boy's or girl's name?
Orion is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Orion in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Orion sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Orion?
Names that share Orion's sound and style include Orren, Orrin, Oren, Orin, Oran.
What middle names pair well with Orion?
Good middle-name fits for Orion pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Orion is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Orion is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Orion?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Orion share its rhythm without rhyming — Orren, Orrin, Oren all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.