River vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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River Rank #112

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Owen mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are River and Owen boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.