Rigel vs Tycho

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
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rigel ___

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

Tycho ___

  • Tycho James
  • Tycho Alexander
  • Tycho William
  • Tycho Edmund
  • Tycho Finn
  • Tycho Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rigel

Orion Atlas Cassian Lyra Nova

If you choose Tycho

Kepler Lyra Cassian Orion Calliope

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rigel or Tycho more popular?

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

What do Rigel and Tycho mean?

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

Are Rigel and Tycho boy or girl names?

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

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