Orion
Orion is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “rising in the sky, hunter.” It ranked #178 in the United States in 2025. Orion was a giant huntsman in Greek mythology whom Zeus placed among the stars as a constellation.
how do you pronounce Orion?
oh-RY-un
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what does Orion mean?
The name Orion means “rising in the sky, hunter.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Orion was a giant huntsman in Greek mythology whom Zeus placed among the stars as a constellation. It is one of the most recognizable star patterns in the sky. The name perfectly bridges the celestial and mythological trends.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #178 |
| 2023 | #195 |
| 2022 | #219 |
| 2021 | #247 |
| 2020 | #282 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Orion?
- Orion (Greek mythological hunter)
- Orion (constellation)
- Orion spacecraft (NASA)
what names are similar to Orion?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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