Camden vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Riv

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Camden Rank #193
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #193 for Camden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Camden ___

  • Camden James
  • Camden Alexander
  • Camden Lee
  • Camden Michael
  • Camden Blake
  • Camden Thomas

River ___

  • River James
  • River Blue
  • River Stone
  • River Lee
  • River Oak
  • River Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Camden

Mason Hudson Eli Emerson Avery

If you choose River

Sage Willow Ocean Phoenix Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camden or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Camden at #193 in the United States.

What do Camden and River mean?

Camden means "winding valley" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Camden and River boy or girl names?

Camden is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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