Parker vs Peter

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 #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Parker Rank #97

Peter Rank #192

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Parker or Peter more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Parker and Peter mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Parker and Peter boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.