Parker vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Parker Rank #97

Alex Rank #205

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Parker or Alex more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Parker and Alex mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Parker and Alex boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.