Hayden vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Hayden Rank #154

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Hayden or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and River mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Hayden and River boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.