Parker vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Parker Rank #97

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Parker or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Dylan mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Parker and Dylan boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.