River vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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River Rank #112

Hayes Rank #160

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is River or Hayes more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do River and Hayes mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are River and Hayes boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.