Arthur vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Parker Rank #97

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #105 for Arthur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

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 Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Parker more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Parker mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are Arthur and Parker boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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