Matthew vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Matthew Rank #33

River Rank #112

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #112 for River.

Is Matthew or River more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Matthew and River mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Matthew and River boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.