Parker vs Jacob

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 #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Parker Rank #97

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Parker or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Jacob mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Parker and Jacob boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.