Parker vs Grayson

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

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Stetson Emerson Grayson Jaxson

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Grayson mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Parker and Grayson boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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