Rigel vs Moon

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 #5,817 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the moon; lunar"

Origin: English

English Korean Native American

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Moon Rank #5,817

Moon is more popular, ranked #5817 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Is Rigel or Moon more popular?

Moon is more popular, ranked #5817 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Moon mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Moon means "the moon; lunar" (English origin).

Are Rigel and Moon boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Moon is primarily a boy name.