Patrick vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and River mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Patrick and River boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.