River vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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River Rank #112

Oscar Rank #217

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is River or Oscar more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do River and Oscar mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are River and Oscar boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.