Ayden vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Ayden Rank #213

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and River mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Ayden and River boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.