Rigel vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rigel

Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

English Arabic American

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Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Is Rigel or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Alaster mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rigel and Alaster boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.