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Parker vs Marcus

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97
Marcus Rank #256

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #256 for Marcus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Marcus more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Parker and Marcus mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Parker and Marcus boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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