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Parker vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
3,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and David mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Parker and David boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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