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Orion vs Atticus

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

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Popularity Comparison

Orion Rank #326
Atticus Rank #277

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #326 for Orion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orion or Atticus more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Orion and Atticus mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Orion and Atticus boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.

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