Ferry vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Ferry Rank #32,658

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and River mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Ferry and River boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.