River vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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River Rank #112

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Ethan mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are River and Ethan boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.