Parker vs Luke

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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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Luke mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Parker and Luke boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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