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River vs Micah

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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Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112
Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Micah mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are River and Micah boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.

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