Clara vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
3,060
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clare, Clar

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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

Clara Rank #78
Parker Rank #97

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #97 for Parker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clara ___

  • Clara June
  • Clara Louise
  • Clara Mae
  • Clara Josephine
  • Clara Elise

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 Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Parker more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Clara and Parker mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are Clara and Parker boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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