Rigel
Astronomy, Arabic
"foot, leg"
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Updated Mon May 11 2026
The name Rigel peaked for boys at #3349 in 2016. The name is most popular in RIGEL, RIGEL, and RIGEL. Rigel is occasionally used for girls in 2015.
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Rigel Rank in US Top 1000
Popularity of the name Rigel
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