River vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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River Rank #112

Blake Rank #265

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #265 for Blake.

Is River or Blake more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do River and Blake mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are River and Blake boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.