River vs Sebastian

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

River Rank #112
Sebastian Rank #14

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #112 for River.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

River ___

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

Sebastian ___

  • Sebastian James
  • Sebastian Alexander
  • Sebastian Cole
  • Sebastian Grey
  • Sebastian Patrick
  • Sebastian Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose River

Sage Willow Ocean Phoenix Forest

If you choose Sebastian

Olivia Valentina Maximilian Eleanor Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Sebastian more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Sebastian mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin).

Are River and Sebastian boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Sebastian is primarily a boy name.

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