River vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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River Rank #112

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #112 for River.

Is River or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and David mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are River and David boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.