Parker vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97
Paul Rank #264

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #264 for Paul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Parker ___

  • Parker James
  • Parker Lee
  • Parker William
  • Parker Thomas
  • Parker Alexander
  • Parker Scott

Paul ___

  • Paul James
  • Paul Michael
  • Paul David
  • Paul Anthony
  • Paul Andrew
  • Paul Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Paul more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Parker and Paul mean?

Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Parker and Paul boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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