Parker vs Charles

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 #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Parker Rank #97

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Parker or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Charles mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Parker and Charles boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.