River vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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River Rank #112

Patrick Rank #221

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

Is River or Patrick more popular?

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

What do River and Patrick mean?

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

Are River and Patrick boy or girl names?

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