Judah vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
2,069
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Judah Rank #179
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #179 for Judah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judah or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do Judah and River mean?

Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Judah and River boy or girl names?

Judah is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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