Graham vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Graham Rank #129

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #129 for Graham.

Is Graham or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Graham at #129 in the United States.

What do Graham and River mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Graham and River boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.