River vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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River Rank #112

Sawyer Rank #132

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is River or Sawyer more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do River and Sawyer mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are River and Sawyer boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.