Knox 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

Knox Rank #209
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #209 for Knox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Knox ___

  • Knox James
  • Knox Oliver
  • Knox William
  • Knox Henry
  • Knox Alexander
  • Knox Reid

River ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Knox

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If you choose River

Sage Willow Ocean Phoenix Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and River mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Knox and River boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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