Parker vs Kai

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 #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Parker Rank #97

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Parker or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Kai mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Parker and Kai boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.