David vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

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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

David Rank #31
Parker Rank #97

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #97 for Parker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

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 David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Parker more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do David and Parker mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are David and Parker boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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