River vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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River Rank #112

Gavin Rank #254

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is River or Gavin more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do River and Gavin mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are River and Gavin boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.