Cruz vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cruz

Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Cruz Rank #302

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #302 for Cruz.

Is Cruz or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Cruz at #302 in the United States.

What do Cruz and River mean?

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

Are Cruz and River boy or girl names?

Cruz is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.