Rigel vs Cris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rigel

Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

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Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Cris Rank #6,048

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 vs #6048 for Cris.

Is Rigel or Cris more popular?

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Cris mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Rigel and Cris boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Cris is primarily a boy name.