Tatum vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Tatum Rank #195

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #195 for Tatum.

Is Tatum or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and River mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Tatum and River boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.