Parker vs Walker

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

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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97

Walker Rank #82

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Walker more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Walker mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Parker and Walker boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.

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