Sonny vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sonny

Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

American English Italian-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Sonny Rank #336

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Sonny or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Sonny and River mean?

Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Sonny and River boy or girl names?

Sonny is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.