Paisley vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paisley

Girl #61 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place name: town in Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61
Total SSA Count
3,542
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pais, Lee

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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
Nicknames
Riv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paisley Rank #61
River Rank #112

Paisley is more popular, ranked #61 vs #112 for River.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paisley ___

  • Paisley Grace
  • Paisley Rose
  • Paisley Mae
  • Paisley Ann
  • Paisley Jo
  • Paisley Dawn

River ___

  • River James
  • River Blue
  • River Stone
  • River Lee
  • River Oak
  • River Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paisley

Addison Harper Mason Hunter Brooklyn

If you choose River

Sage Willow Ocean Phoenix Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paisley or River more popular?

Paisley is more popular, ranked #61 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Paisley and River mean?

Paisley means "place name: town in Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Paisley and River boy or girl names?

Paisley is primarily a girl name. River is primarily a boy name.

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