Kimberly 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

Kimberly Rank #247
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #247 for Kimberly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kimberly ___

  • Kimberly Ann
  • Kimberly Marie
  • Kimberly Grace
  • Kimberly Nicole
  • Kimberly Lee
  • Kimberly Renee

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 Kimberly

Beverly Brittany Whitney Jennifer Tyler

If you choose River

Sage Willow Ocean Phoenix Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimberly or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Kimberly at #247 in the United States.

What do Kimberly and River mean?

Kimberly means "royal fortress meadow" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Kimberly and River boy or girl names?

Kimberly is primarily a girl name. River is primarily a boy name.

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