River vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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River Rank #112

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Jacob mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are River and Jacob boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.