River vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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River Rank #112

Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Jordan mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are River and Jordan boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.