How to say it
o · RI · on
əˈraɪ.ən
Masculine
Orion
The hunter
What it means
The name of the great hunter of Greek myth, whom Zeus set among the stars as the constellation Orion.
Orion is the mighty hunter of Greek mythology, placed in the sky as one of the most recognizable constellations of all, with its three-star belt. The literal meaning is uncertain, with guesses pointing toward 'rising' or an older non-Greek root. It reads bold, celestial, and a little epic, and it has climbed quickly with the wave of mythology and sky names. Said oh-RYE-on.
How to spell Orion
The standard spelling is Orion. Common variants include Oryon, Orión, but Orion is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #300 in 2018, currently #334 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
oh-RYE-on.
- Pop culture
The hunter of myth and the constellation; a bold sky name.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Orion the hunter of Greek myth, immortalized as a constellation
Spelling variants
- Oryon
- Orión
Names with the same feeling
See Orion from another angle
By meaning
By style
Common questions
- What does the name Orion mean?
- The name of the great hunter of Greek myth, whom Zeus set among the stars as the constellation Orion.
- What does Orion mean in Greek?
- In Greek, Orion means "The hunter." Orion is the mighty hunter of Greek mythology, placed in the sky as one of the most recognizable constellations of all, with its three-star belt. The literal meaning is uncertain, with guesses pointing toward 'rising' or an older non-Greek root. It reads bold, celestial, and a little epic, and it has climbed quickly with the wave of mythology and sky names. Said oh-RYE-on.
- How do you pronounce Orion?
- Orion is pronounced əˈraɪ.ən. Say it as o-RI-on, with the stress on the "ri" syllable.
- How do you spell Orion?
- The standard spelling is Orion. Common spelling variants include Oryon, Orión.
- Is Orion a boy or girl name?
- Orion is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Orion?
- Orion ranked #334 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.