River vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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River Rank #112

Ivan Rank #153

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is River or Ivan more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do River and Ivan mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are River and Ivan boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.