Rigel vs Elijiah

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 #6,164 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English African American

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Elijiah Rank #6,164

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 vs #6164 for Elijiah.

Is Rigel or Elijiah more popular?

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 compared to Elijiah at #6164 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Elijiah mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Elijiah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rigel and Elijiah boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Elijiah is primarily a boy name.