River vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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River Rank #112

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Nathan mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are River and Nathan boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.