Parker vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Parker Rank #97

River Rank #112

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #112 for River.

Is Parker or River more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Parker and River mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Parker and River boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.