Holden vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow 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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Holden Rank #281

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Holden or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and River mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Holden and River boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.