Jason vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Jason Rank #148

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Jason or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and River mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Jason and River boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.