Zion vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zion

Boy #151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, citadel of Jerusalem"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zion Rank #151
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #151 for Zion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zion or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Zion at #151 in the United States.

What do Zion and River mean?

Zion means "highest point, citadel of Jerusalem" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Zion and River boy or girl names?

Zion is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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