Mason vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Mason Rank #42

River Rank #112

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #112 for River.

Is Mason or River more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Mason and River mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Mason and River boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.