Erich vs Rigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

German Austrian Scandinavian Swiss American

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Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

English Arabic American

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Erich Rank #5,905

Rigel Rank #6,009

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Is Erich or Rigel more popular?

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Erich and Rigel mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin).

Are Erich and Rigel boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Rigel is primarily a boy name.