River vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose River

Sage Willow Ocean Phoenix Forest

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Theodore mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are River and Theodore boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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