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Parker vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
3,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97
Simon Rank #251

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Simon more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Parker and Simon mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Parker and Simon boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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