Rigel vs Ashby

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 #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Anglo-Saxon

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Ashby Rank #5,889

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Is Rigel or Ashby more popular?

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Ashby mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin).

Are Rigel and Ashby boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Ashby is primarily a boy name.