Ryan vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

English American Australian

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Ryan Rank #87

Parker Rank #97

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

Is Ryan or Parker more popular?

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

What do Ryan and Parker mean?

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

Are Ryan and Parker boy or girl names?

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