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Orion
Meaning: the mythical hunter · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The giant hunter of Greek myth, placed among the stars as the constellation Orion.
Nicknames
Ori, Rion
Variants & related names
Orión, Orien
Orion name art
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FAQ
What does the name Orion mean?
Orion means “the mythical hunter”. It comes from Greek.
Is Orion a popular name?
Yes — Orion has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Orion?
Ori, Rion.
What are other forms of Orion?
Orión, Orien.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.