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Orion is a masculine name used in Greek Mythology. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Meaning uncertain, but possibly related to Greek ὅριον (horion) meaning ‘boundary, limit’. Alternatively it may be derived from Akkadian 𒌋𒊒𒀭𒈾 (Uru-anna) meaning ‘light of the heavens’." It ranked #334 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, meaning uncertain, but possibly related to Greek ὅριον (horion) meaning ‘boundary, limit’. Alternatively it may be derived from Akkadian 𒌋𒊒𒀭𒈾 (Uru-anna) meaning ‘light of the heavens’. The entry lists its usage as Greek Mythology.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Popularity
Orion ranked #334 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #334 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orion mean?
Orion means "boundary, limit", according to Behind the Name.
Is Orion a popular name?
Orion ranked #334 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Orion a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Orion appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Orion — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
