River vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

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River Rank #112

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Miles mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are River and Miles boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.