River vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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River Rank #112

Eric Rank #252

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #252 for Eric.

Is River or Eric more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do River and Eric mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are River and Eric boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.