Orion vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Orion Rank #326

Edward Rank #228

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

Is Orion or Edward more popular?

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

What do Orion and Edward mean?

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

Are Orion and Edward boy or girl names?

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