Daniel vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Daniel Rank #16

River Rank #112

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #112 for River.

Is Daniel or River more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Daniel and River mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Daniel and River boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.