Perrin vs Riven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perrin

Boy #3,772 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little rock, little stone"

Origin: Old French diminutive of Pierre

Cultural Roots

French English Medieval

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,772
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perry

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Riven

Boy #3,748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"split, torn apart"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,748
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Riv, Rive

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Popularity Comparison

Perrin Rank #3,772
Riven Rank #3,748

Riven is more popular, ranked #3748 vs #3772 for Perrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Perrin ___

  • Perrin James
  • Perrin Cole
  • Perrin Fox
  • Perrin Sage
  • Perrin Grey
  • Perrin Reed

Riven ___

  • Riven Cole
  • Riven James
  • Riven Stone
  • Riven Wolf
  • Riven Gray
  • Riven Ash

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Wren Marlowe Quincy Seren Rowan

If you choose Riven

River Storm Blade Rune Fable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perrin or Riven more popular?

Riven is more popular, ranked #3748 compared to Perrin at #3772 in the United States.

What do Perrin and Riven mean?

Perrin means "little rock, little stone" (Old French diminutive of Pierre origin). Riven means "split, torn apart" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Perrin and Riven boy or girl names?

Perrin is primarily a boy name. Riven is primarily a boy name.

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