Molly vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol, Mols

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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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Popularity Comparison

Molly Rank #208
Parker Rank #97

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #208 for Molly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Molly ___

  • Molly Grace
  • Molly Rose
  • Molly Kate
  • Molly Ann
  • Molly Jane
  • Molly Beth

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 Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molly or Parker more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Molly at #208 in the United States.

What do Molly and Parker mean?

Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are Molly and Parker boy or girl names?

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

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