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Qasim vs Rigel

Which is more popular?
Qasim and Rigel are given to a similar number of US babies today.
QasimRigel
Meaning one who distributes Named for the star Rigel
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation QAA-sim RYE-jel
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2025 (60)2016 (34)
In 202500
TrendRisingRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Qasim Rigel
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeQasimRigel
2020s 300 116
2010s 373 214
2000s 271 128
1990s 185 91
1980s 77 62
1970s 33 21

What does Qasim mean?

From the root q-s-m (ق-س-م, 'to divide, to apportion'), meaning 'one who divides or distributes', especially a distributor of provisions. Al-Qasim was a son of the Prophet (hence his kunya Abu al-Qasim). Also spelled Kasim, Qaasim.

What does Rigel mean?

The proper name of the bright blue star marking the foot of Orion, from Arabic 'rijl' ('foot', from 'Rijl Jauzah al-Yusra', 'the left foot of the giant'). The literal meaning is 'foot'; it is included as the proper name of a specific star.

Frequently asked questions

Is Qasim or Rigel more popular?

Qasim and Rigel are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Qasim and Rigel?

Qasim means one who distributes (arabic origin), while Rigel means Named for the star Rigel (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Qasim or Rigel?

In US records, Qasim first appears in 0 and Rigel in 0, so Qasim has the longer recorded history.