River vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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River Rank #112

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Ian mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are River and Ian boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.