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Atticus vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Atticus Rank #277
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #277 for Atticus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atticus or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Atticus and River mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Atticus and River boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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