River vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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River Rank #112

Jesse Rank #187

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is River or Jesse more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do River and Jesse mean?

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

Are River and Jesse boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.