Rigel vs Meer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rigel

Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

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Boy #5,982 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, prince, chief"

Origin: Persian

Urdu Persian Arabic South Asian

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Meer Rank #5,982

Meer is more popular, ranked #5982 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Is Rigel or Meer more popular?

Meer is more popular, ranked #5982 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Meer mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Meer means "lord, prince, chief" (Persian origin).

Are Rigel and Meer boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Meer is primarily a boy name.