Aaron vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Aaron Rank #79

River Rank #112

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #112 for River.

Is Aaron or River more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Aaron and River mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Aaron and River boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.