Matthew vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
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

Matthew Rank #33
Parker Rank #97

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Parker more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Parker mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Matthew and Parker boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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