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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rival — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rivaansh|Rivaldo
LatinBoy→ Stable

Rival

RY-vul · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13906 in 2022

Peak: #13906 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13906 in 2022

Peak: #13906 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootStrongModern2-syllableUnisex-Leaning-MaleEdgyCompetitiveRisingRareBold Vibe
Character
competitive drivefierce determinationbold confidencesharp intellectunwavering ambition
STRONG
High confidence

Rival is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Rival at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'rivalis', originally meaning 'one who uses the same stream,' later evolving to mean 'competitor' or 'adversary'.
Language root:Latin · Romance
Peak rank:#13906 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Revel◈Riven◈Royal◈Loyal◈
Similar Style
Maverick◈KaelDieselKylo◈Zephyr◈Remington◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rival
Rebel◈Phoenix◈Storm◈Sage◈AxelNova◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rival · Overview
Summary

Rival is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Strong · Modern character
Rival carries a bold, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
rival.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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