Benjamin vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Benjamin Rank #11

River Rank #112

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #112 for River.

Is Benjamin or River more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and River mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Benjamin and River boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.