Rigel vs Spade

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 #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

English American

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Spade Rank #5,953

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Is Rigel or Spade more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Spade mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Rigel and Spade boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.