The name Riven is a girl's name meaning "to split".

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A potential successor to River, albeit without the nature connection. Instead, it has a sleek, sharp sound with the slight witchy-feel of Maven, Sylvie, Raven, and Rowena. Meaning "to split, to rupture", it may come across as stylish and edgy, harsh and violent, or magical and distinctive. 


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The name Riven peaked for girls at #5433 in 2022. Riven is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Riven is a boy's name of English origin meaning "to split".

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This ancient name makes an intriguing alternative to River, blending edginess with the outdoorsy vibe of the more popular name. Meaning "to split", it could be considered slightly violent, or it could be viewed as a name with strength and power. Nearly 60 boys in the US were given the name in a recent year.

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The name Riven peaked for boys at #2414 in 2025. The name is most popular in Texas. Riven is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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