River vs Reid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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River Rank #112

Reid Rank #300

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #300 for Reid.

Is River or Reid more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do River and Reid mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are River and Reid boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.