Parker vs Carson

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 #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Parker Rank #97

Carson Rank #124

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Parker or Carson more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Parker and Carson mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Parker and Carson boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.