Parker vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Parker Rank #97

Derek Rank #258

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Parker or Derek more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Parker and Derek mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Parker and Derek boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.