Orion is a ♂ boy name.
Orion is a name of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Orion is a giant huntsman, accompanied by his dogs Sirius and Procyon. Orion is also the name of a constellation.
The meaning of the name Orion is unsure. It possibly derived from ancient Greek “hóros/ὅρος” meaning “limit”, “boundary” or “end”. It could as well be related to Akkadian “Uru-anna” meaning “heaven’s light”. Thus, Orion could mean “son of light” or “son of fire”.
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Orion is currently ranked #4238 on the name leaderboard.
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