James vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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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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James Rank #5

Parker Rank #97

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #97 for Parker.

Is James or Parker more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do James and Parker mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are James and Parker boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.