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Elliott vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Elliott Rank #163
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and River mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Elliott and River boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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