Jameson vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jameson

Boy #118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Jameson Rank #118

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #118 for Jameson.

Is Jameson or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Jameson at #118 in the United States.

What do Jameson and River mean?

Jameson means "son of James" (English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Jameson and River boy or girl names?

Jameson is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.