Parker vs Cole

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 #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Parker Rank #97

Cole Rank #162

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Parker or Cole more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Parker and Cole mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Parker and Cole boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.