Samuel vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Samuel Rank #17

River Rank #112

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #112 for River.

Is Samuel or River more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Samuel and River mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Samuel and River boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.