Parker vs Christopher

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 #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Parker Rank #97

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Parker or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Christopher mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Parker and Christopher boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.