River vs Brandon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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River Rank #112

Brandon Rank #230

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is River or Brandon more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do River and Brandon mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are River and Brandon boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.