River vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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River Rank #112

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Ryan mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are River and Ryan boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.