Parker vs Xander

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

Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97
Xander Rank #216

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #216 for Xander.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Xander more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Parker and Xander mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Parker and Xander boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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