Rigel vs Erich

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 #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

German Austrian Scandinavian Swiss American

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Erich Rank #5,905

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Is Rigel or Erich more popular?

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Erich mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin).

Are Rigel and Erich boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Erich is primarily a boy name.