Orion vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Orion Rank #326

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Orion or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Orion and Alan mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Orion and Alan boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.