River vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

River Rank #112

Ellis Rank #273

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is River or Ellis more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do River and Ellis mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are River and Ellis boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.