River vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

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River Rank #112

Jude Rank #156

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #156 for Jude.

Is River or Jude more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do River and Jude mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are River and Jude boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.