Jacob vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jakey, Jay

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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

Jacob Rank #41
Parker Rank #97

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #97 for Parker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacob ___

  • Jacob Alexander
  • Jacob William
  • Jacob Thomas
  • Jacob Michael
  • Jacob David
  • Jacob Robert

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 Jacob

Noah Elijah Isaac Hannah Rachel

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacob or Parker more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Parker mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are Jacob and Parker boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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