Leven vs Rigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Leven Rank #5,885
Rigel Rank #6,009

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leven ___

  • Leven James
  • Leven Cole
  • Leven Finn
  • Leven Patrick
  • Leven Ross
  • Leven Duncan

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 Leven

Rowan Callum Isla Skye Glen

If you choose Rigel

Orion Atlas Cassian Lyra Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leven or Rigel more popular?

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Leven and Rigel mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin).

Are Leven and Rigel boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Rigel is primarily a boy name.

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