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Grayson vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48
Total SSA Count
6,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Grayson Rank #48
Parker Rank #97

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Parker more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Parker mean?

Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Grayson and Parker boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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