Anthony vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the game preserve"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

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

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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Parker Rank #97

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #97 for Parker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Parker ___

  • Parker James
  • Parker Lee
  • Parker William
  • Parker Thomas
  • Parker Alexander
  • Parker Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Parker more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Parker mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are Anthony and Parker boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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