Parker vs Matthew

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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Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Matthew mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Parker and Matthew boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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