Names like Orion
If Orion is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Greek classics to names with a similar sound. Orion has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Deacon, Apollo, Adonis and Onyx.
24 boy names like Orion
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- Deacon#561This name comes from an ancient Greek word that referred to a servant or messenger.Also GreekSame “-on” ending
- Apollo#445Apollo was a Greek god associated with music, poetry, light, healing, and prophecy.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Adonis#241The name Adonis comes from Greek mythology and refers to a god of great beauty.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Onyx#365Onyx refers to a type of gemstone.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Phoenix#329It refers to a mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Niko#325Niko means "victory of the people." It's often a shortened version of Nicholas.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Gideon#337Gideon means "feller of trees" or "hewer." It can also mean "mighty warrior" or "one who…Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Remington#307From the raven family's town; also a place name.Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Ares#290Ares means "ruin" or "battle".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Kyrie#244Kyrie means "Lord." It's often used in Christian prayers and hymns.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Damian#109The name Damian means 'to tame' or 'to subdue'.Also Greek3 syllables
- Leon#138Leon means "lion".Same “-on” ending
- Leonidas#510It means "lion-like" or "son of the lion."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Ocean#720Refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth.Also Greek
- Emerson#254It means 'son of Emery'.Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Solomon#422Solomon means "peaceful." It can also mean "complete."Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Lukas#288Lukas means "bringer of light".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Xander#259Xander is a short form of Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Anderson#363Anderson means "son of Anders" or "son of Andrew." It indicates a family lineage.Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Daxton#379This name is thought to come from an English surname that described someone who lived…Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Lawson#381Son of Law; son of Laurence.Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Winston#382From a surname meaning "joy stone" or "friend's town."Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Princeton#653From Princeton, New Jersey; "Prince's Town"Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Benson#279This name means 'son of Ben'.Same “-on” endingSimilar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Orion?
- Names with a similar style to Orion include Deacon, Apollo, Adonis, Onyx, Phoenix and Niko.
- How are these names matched to Orion?
- Each name is compared with Orion on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Orion has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Greek names are like Orion?
- Deacon, Apollo, Adonis, Onyx and Phoenix share Orion's Greek roots.