River vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112
Ao Rank #14,516

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Ao more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do River and Ao mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are River and Ao boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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