Orion - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Orion \o-

is pronounced oh-RYE-on. It is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: Orion was a mighty hunter, the son of Poseidon, who was turned into a constellation. The Orion constellation contains three of the most conspicuous stars in the nighttime sky.

Orion has 1 variant form: Oryon.

Baby names that sound like Orion are Arion, Orin and Oron.

Orion is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#80263 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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