Ian vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

English American Australian

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Ian Rank #75

Parker Rank #97

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Ian or Parker more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Ian and Parker mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Ian and Parker boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.