Parker vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Parker Rank #97

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Parker or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Beau mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Parker and Beau boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.