George vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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George Rank #123

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #123 for George.

Is George or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and River mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are George and River boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.