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Felix vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
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

Felix Rank #177
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #177 for Felix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and River mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Felix and River boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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