Parker vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Parker Rank #97

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Parker or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Ryan mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Parker and Ryan boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.