Aster
Meaning
"star"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,744
- Total SSA Count
- 62
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Asty, Star
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"star"
Origin: Greek
"one who works with ropes and rigging"
Origin: English occupational
Riggin is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #2744 for Aster.
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Riggin is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Aster at #2744 in the United States.
Aster means "star" (Greek origin). Riggin means "one who works with ropes and rigging" (English occupational origin).
Aster is primarily a girl name. Riggin is primarily a boy name.