boyGreek

Orion: Meaning & Origin

Orion is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “A hunter in Greek mythology, also a constellation.”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 24% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

oh-RY-on

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

76/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 24% of popular names.

Nicknames

OriRy

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

11%
64
2010
57
Current
#23
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Orion James
  • Orion Lee
  • Orion Asher

Famous Namesakes

  • Orion Pictures (film studio)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Orion