River vs Jack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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River Rank #112

Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Jack mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are River and Jack boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.