Ao vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Ao Rank #14,516

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Ao or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ao and River mean?

Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Ao and River boy or girl names?

Ao is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.