Jett vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jett

Boy #161 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone; jet"

Origin: English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Jett Rank #161

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #161 for Jett.

Is Jett or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Jett at #161 in the United States.

What do Jett and River mean?

Jett means "black gemstone; jet" (English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Jett and River boy or girl names?

Jett is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.