Harvey vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ori, Rion

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Harvey Rank #244
Orion Rank #326

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 vs #326 for Orion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harvey ___

  • Harvey James
  • Harvey William
  • Harvey Thomas
  • Harvey George
  • Harvey Edward
  • Harvey Jack

Orion ___

  • Orion James
  • Orion Alexander
  • Orion Cole
  • Orion Blake
  • Orion Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harvey

Archie Walter Edmund Violet Nora

If you choose Orion

Atlas Perseus Cassian Lyra Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvey or Orion more popular?

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Harvey and Orion mean?

Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Harvey and Orion boy or girl names?

Harvey is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.

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