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River vs Logan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112
Logan Rank #46

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Logan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Logan mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are River and Logan boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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