Ethan vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Ethan Rank #19

River Rank #112

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #112 for River.

Is Ethan or River more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Ethan and River mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Ethan and River boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.