River vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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River Rank #112

Paul Rank #264

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #264 for Paul.

Is River or Paul more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do River and Paul mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are River and Paul boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.