Parker vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Parker Rank #97

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Parker or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and John mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Parker and John boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.