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Austin 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

Austin Rank #107
River Rank #112

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or River more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Austin and River mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Austin and River boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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