Jackson vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Jackson Rank #35

River Rank #112

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #112 for River.

Is Jackson or River more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Jackson and River mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Jackson and River boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.