Parker vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Parker Rank #97

Eric Rank #252

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Parker or Eric more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Parker and Eric mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Parker and Eric boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.