Ajax vs Riven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riven

Boy #3,748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"split, torn apart"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,748
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Riv, Rive

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ajax Rank #3,759
Riven Rank #3,748

Riven is more popular, ranked #3748 vs #3759 for Ajax.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ajax ___

  • Ajax Alexander
  • Ajax Orion
  • Ajax Leonidas
  • Ajax Caius
  • Ajax Marcus
  • Ajax William

Riven ___

  • Riven Cole
  • Riven James
  • Riven Stone
  • Riven Wolf
  • Riven Gray
  • Riven Ash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ajax

Achilles Hector Odysseus Cassandra Penelope

If you choose Riven

River Storm Blade Rune Fable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ajax or Riven more popular?

Riven is more popular, ranked #3748 compared to Ajax at #3759 in the United States.

What do Ajax and Riven mean?

Ajax means "of the earth" (Ancient Greek origin). Riven means "split, torn apart" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Ajax and Riven boy or girl names?

Ajax is primarily a boy name. Riven is primarily a boy name.

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