River vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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River Rank #112

Kenneth Rank #284

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is River or Kenneth more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do River and Kenneth mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are River and Kenneth boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.