Parker vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Parker Rank #97

Richard Rank #232

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Parker or Richard more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Parker and Richard mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Parker and Richard boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.