Aiden vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Aiden Rank #47

River Rank #112

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #112 for River.

Is Aiden or River more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Aiden and River mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Aiden and River boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.