River vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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River Rank #112

Dean Rank #142

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #142 for Dean.

Is River or Dean more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do River and Dean mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are River and Dean boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.