River
Unisex name · English · pronounced RIV-er
Verified name
What does River mean?
Flowing body of water
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 111 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 110 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Riv, Rio
Variant: Ryver
Related: Rio, Brooke
Using River across cultures
Nature word name popular across English-speaking world.
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