Parker vs Colter

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 #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

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Parker Rank #97

Colter Rank #218

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #218 for Colter.

Is Parker or Colter more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Parker and Colter mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Parker and Colter boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.