River vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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River Rank #112

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Theo mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are River and Theo boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.