River vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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River Rank #112

Griffin Rank #223

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is River or Griffin more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do River and Griffin mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are River and Griffin boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.