Sarah vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #214 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water"

Origin: English/Anglo-French

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Sarah Rank #95

River Rank #214

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #214 for River.

Is Sarah or River more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to River at #214 in the United States.

What do Sarah and River mean?

Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water" (English/Anglo-French origin).

Are Sarah and River boy or girl names?

Sarah is primarily a girl name. River is primarily a girl name.