Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Son of Fire, Light of Heaven, Son of fire, Son of fire
Pronunciation: O-rye-uhn, ɔˈraɪən, OW R AY AH N
Popularity Rank: #23,125
In Greek mythology, Orion was a giant huntsman placed among the stars as the constellation Orion. The name possibly means 'son of fire' or 'rising in the sky'.
The name Orion is of Greek origin and means Son of Fire, Light of Heaven, Son of fire, Son of fire, rising in the sky. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Orion is commonly found in United States of America, France, Colombia, and 73 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: O-rye-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ɔˈraɪən
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: OW R AY AH N
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Orion is recorded 1,701 times globally, ranking it as the 23,125th most common name worldwide.
Orion is most prevalent in United States of America, with 593 occurrences, making it the 4,431th most popular name in the country.
In Albania, the name Orion is found among 1 in every 1337 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #4,431 | 1 : 3,051 |
| France | #8,607 | 1 : 10,601 |
| Colombia | #8,636 | 1 : 11,313 |
| Mexico | #7,699 | 1 : 10,474 |
| Italy | #14,231 | 1 : 17,650 |
| United Kingdom | #9,399 | 1 : 9,967 |
| Brazil | #8,837 | 1 : 15,315 |
| Albania | #1,546 | 1 : 1,337 |
| Canada | #6,852 | 1 : 7,531 |
| Spain | #9,898 | 1 : 14,936 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Orion from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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