Edward vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Edward Rank #228

Orion Rank #326

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Edward or Orion more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Edward and Orion mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Edward and Orion boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.