Parker vs Kenneth

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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Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #284
Total SSA Count: 1,186
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97

Kenneth Rank #284

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Kenneth more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Parker and Kenneth mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Parker and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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