John vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

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John Rank #21

Parker Rank #97

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #97 for Parker.

Is John or Parker more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do John and Parker mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are John and Parker boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.