Nathan vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Nathan Rank #62

River Rank #112

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #112 for River.

Is Nathan or River more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Nathan and River mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Nathan and River boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.