Parker: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Keeper of the park, a name of natural stewardship and friendly energy.
Parker as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #81
- Peak
- #74 in 2015
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Parker Means
Parker is a boy name of English origin. Keeper of the park, a name of natural stewardship and friendly energy.
How Popular Parker Is
Parker currently ranks #81 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #74 in 2015. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Parker
- Peter Parker is the real name of Spider-Man.
- Parker Posey is known as the queen of indie film.
- Originally an occupational name for a gamekeeper.
Parker as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #105
- Peak
- #88 in 2019
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Parker Means
Parker is a unisex name of English origin. An occupational name for a park keeper, Parker feels outdoorsy and approachable, with a modern professional polish.
How Popular Parker Is
Parker currently ranks #105 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #88 in 2019. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Parker
- Peter Parker, Spider-Man's alter ego, gives this name superhero credentials.
- Sarah Jessica Parker made it feel stylish as a surname-first name.
- Parker Posey, the indie film queen, added artistic credibility.
Names Like Parker
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Parker
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Parker.
Questions About Parker
What does Parker mean?
Parker is a boy name of English origin. Keeper of the park, a name of natural stewardship and friendly energy.
How popular is Parker?
Parker currently ranks #81 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #74 in 2015. It has held steady.
Where does Parker come from?
Parker comes from English roots. Peter Parker is the real name of Spider-Man.
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