Parker vs Nicholas

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 #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Parker Rank #97

Nicholas Rank #117

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Parker or Nicholas more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Parker and Nicholas mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Parker and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.