River vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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River Rank #112

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Julian mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are River and Julian boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.