Parker vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Parker Rank #97

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Parker or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Jackson mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Parker and Jackson boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.