River vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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River Rank #112

Evan Rank #143

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #143 for Evan.

Is River or Evan more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do River and Evan mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are River and Evan boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.