Finn vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Finn

Boy #198 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fair, white, bright"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Finn Rank #198

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #198 for Finn.

Is Finn or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Finn at #198 in the United States.

What do Finn and River mean?

Finn means "fair, white, bright" (Old Irish origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Finn and River boy or girl names?

Finn is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.