Orion vs Asa

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

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Orion Rank #326
Asa Rank #475

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orion or Asa more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Orion and Asa mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Orion and Asa boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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