River vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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River Rank #112

Peter Rank #192

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #192 for Peter.

Is River or Peter more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do River and Peter mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are River and Peter boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.