Asriel vs Rigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asriel

Boy #5,915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Fantasy fiction

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,915
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Azi, Riel

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Asriel Rank #5,915
Rigel Rank #6,009

Asriel is more popular, ranked #5915 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asriel ___

  • Asriel James
  • Asriel Cole
  • Asriel Sage
  • Asriel Finn
  • Asriel River
  • Asriel Grey

Rigel ___

  • Rigel James
  • Rigel Alexander
  • Rigel William
  • Rigel Cole
  • Rigel Atlas
  • Rigel Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asriel

Lyra Serafina Ezra Zephyr Orion

If you choose Rigel

Orion Atlas Cassian Lyra Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asriel or Rigel more popular?

Asriel is more popular, ranked #5915 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Asriel and Rigel mean?

Asriel means "prince of God" (Hebrew origin). Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin).

Are Asriel and Rigel boy or girl names?

Asriel is primarily a boy name. Rigel is primarily a boy name.

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