Quick answer
River is a boy/girl name meaning "river".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈɹɪv.əɹ/; British English /ˈɹɪv.ə/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the English word that denotes a flowing body of water. The word is ultimately derived (via Old French) from Latin ripa "riverbank".
Notes and context
Usage: english