River vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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River Rank #112

Callan Rank #242

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #242 for Callan.

Is River or Callan more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do River and Callan mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are River and Callan boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.