Walker vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Thomas Gavin Carson Joel

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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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Alexander Mark Tyler Wyatt

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Popularity Comparison

Walker Rank #82

Parker Rank #97

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker or Parker more popular?

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

What do Walker and Parker mean?

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

Are Walker and Parker boy or girl names?

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

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