Xavier vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Xavier Rank #102

River Rank #112

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #112 for River.

Is Xavier or River more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Xavier and River mean?

Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Xavier and River boy or girl names?

Xavier is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.