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Tycho vs Rigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tycho

Boy #5,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hitting the mark, fortunate"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Danish Dutch English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,810
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Tycho Rank #5,810
Rigel Rank #6,009

Tycho is more popular, ranked #5810 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tycho or Rigel more popular?

Tycho is more popular, ranked #5810 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Tycho and Rigel mean?

Tycho means "hitting the mark, fortunate" (Greek origin). Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin).

Are Tycho and Rigel boy or girl names?

Tycho is primarily a boy name. Rigel is primarily a boy name.

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