Briggs vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Briggs Rank #327
Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #327 for Briggs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briggs or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Orion mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Briggs and Orion boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons