Rigel vs Hamish

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 #6,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Hamish Rank #6,152

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 vs #6152 for Hamish.

Is Rigel or Hamish more popular?

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 compared to Hamish at #6152 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Hamish mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Rigel and Hamish boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Hamish is primarily a boy name.