River vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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River Rank #112

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Jackson mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are River and Jackson boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.