River vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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River Rank #112

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #112 for River.

Is River or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and William mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are River and William boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.