Orion vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Orion Rank #326

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Orion or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Orion and Paul mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Orion and Paul boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.