River vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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River Rank #112

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Elijah mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are River and Elijah boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.