Carter vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Carter Rank #45
Parker Rank #97

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carter or Parker more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Carter and Parker mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Carter and Parker boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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