Rigel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bright foot of the great celestial hunter.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #5353
- Peak
- #3346 in 2016
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rigel Means
Rigel is a boy name of English origin. A bright foot of the great celestial hunter.
How Popular Rigel Is
Rigel currently ranks #5353 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3346 in 2016. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Rigel
- Rigel is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Rigel is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Rigel
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rigel
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rigel.
Questions About Rigel
What does Rigel mean?
Rigel is a boy name of English origin. A bright foot of the great celestial hunter.
How popular is Rigel?
Rigel currently ranks #5353 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3346 in 2016. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Rigel come from?
Rigel comes from English roots. Rigel is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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