River vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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River Rank #112

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #112 for River.

Is River or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and August mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are River and August boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.