Frances vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frances

Girl #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from France, free one"

Origin: Medieval Latin

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Girl #214 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water"

Origin: English/Anglo-French

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Frances Rank #379

River Rank #214

River is more popular, ranked #214 vs #379 for Frances.

Is Frances or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #214 compared to Frances at #379 in the United States.

What do Frances and River mean?

Frances means "from France, free one" (Medieval Latin origin). River means "flowing body of water" (English/Anglo-French origin).

Are Frances and River boy or girl names?

Frances is primarily a girl name. River is primarily a girl name.