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River vs Mason

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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Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42
Total SSA Count
6,471
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112
Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Mason mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are River and Mason boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.

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