Parker vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Parker Rank #97

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Parker or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Nathan mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Parker and Nathan boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.