Riven
Meaning
"split, torn apart"
Origin: Old English/Old Norse
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,748
- Total SSA Count
- 30
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Riv, Rive
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"split, torn apart"
Origin: Old English/Old Norse
"old town"
Origin: Creek/Muscogee
Riven is more popular, ranked #3748 vs #5491 for Tulsa.
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Riven is more popular, ranked #3748 compared to Tulsa at #5491 in the United States.
Riven means "split, torn apart" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Tulsa means "old town" (Creek/Muscogee origin).
Riven is primarily a boy name. Tulsa is primarily a girl name.