Rigel vs Arif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rigel

Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

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Boy #6,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"knowledgeable, wise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Persian Urdu Muslim

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Arif Rank #6,188

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 vs #6188 for Arif.

Is Rigel or Arif more popular?

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 compared to Arif at #6188 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Arif mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Arif means "knowledgeable, wise" (Arabic origin).

Are Rigel and Arif boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Arif is primarily a boy name.