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Orion vs Johnathan

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
Johnathan Rank #518

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orion or Johnathan more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Orion and Johnathan mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Orion and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.

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