James vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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James Rank #5

River Rank #112

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #112 for River.

Is James or River more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do James and River mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are James and River boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.