River vs Jeremiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112
Jeremiah Rank #93

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Jeremiah more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Jeremiah mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin).

Are River and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.

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