River vs Cruz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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River Rank #112

Cruz Rank #302

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #302 for Cruz.

Is River or Cruz more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Cruz at #302 in the United States.

What do River and Cruz mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are River and Cruz boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Cruz is primarily a boy name.