River vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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River Rank #112

Alex Rank #205

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #205 for Alex.

Is River or Alex more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do River and Alex mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are River and Alex boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.