John vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Parker Rank #97

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #97 for Parker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

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 John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Parker more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do John and Parker mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are John and Parker boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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