River vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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River Rank #112

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #112 for River.

Is River or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and James mean?

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

Are River and James boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.