Altair vs Midas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Midas

Boy #3,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,927
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Altair Rank #4,101
Midas Rank #3,927

Midas is more popular, ranked #3927 vs #4101 for Altair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Altair or Midas more popular?

Midas is more popular, ranked #3927 compared to Altair at #4101 in the United States.

What do Altair and Midas mean?

Altair means "bright star in Aquila" (Arabic origin). Midas means "legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch" (Greek origin).

Are Altair and Midas boy or girl names?

Altair is primarily a boy name. Midas is primarily a boy name.

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