River vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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River Rank #112

Simon Rank #251

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #251 for Simon.

Is River or Simon more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do River and Simon mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are River and Simon boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.