River vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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River Rank #112

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Joshua mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are River and Joshua boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.