River vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #112
Total SSA Count: 3,138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Aaron Ian Arlo Adam

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Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112

Saint Rank #282

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Saint more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do River and Saint mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are River and Saint boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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