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River vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112
George Rank #123

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or George more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do River and George mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are River and George boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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