Sebastian vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sebastian

Boy #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"from Sebastia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Sebastian Rank #14

River Rank #112

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #112 for River.

Is Sebastian or River more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Sebastian and River mean?

Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Sebastian and River boy or girl names?

Sebastian is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.