Hunter vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

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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Hunter Rank #128

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and River mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Hunter and River boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.