Matthew vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Mat

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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

Matthew Rank #33
Parker Rank #97

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #97 for Parker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matthew ___

  • Matthew James
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Matthew David
  • Matthew Andrew
  • Matthew John
  • Matthew 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 Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Parker more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Parker mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are Matthew and Parker boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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