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River vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
3,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112
Parker Rank #97

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Parker more popular?

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

What do River and Parker mean?

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

Are River and Parker boy or girl names?

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

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