Riven vs Samari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riven

Boy #3,748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"split, torn apart"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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Boy #3,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"guardian, watchman (from Samaria)"

Origin: Hebrew

American African-American Hebrew

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Riven Rank #3,748

Samari Rank #3,621

Samari is more popular, ranked #3621 vs #3748 for Riven.

Is Riven or Samari more popular?

Samari is more popular, ranked #3621 compared to Riven at #3748 in the United States.

What do Riven and Samari mean?

Riven means "split, torn apart" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Samari means "guardian, watchman (from Samaria)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riven and Samari boy or girl names?

Riven is primarily a boy name. Samari is primarily a boy name.