Parker vs Peyton

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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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97
Peyton Rank #168

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #168 for Peyton.

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

Peyton ___

  • Peyton Grace
  • Peyton Marie
  • Peyton Elizabeth
  • Peyton Rose
  • Peyton Ann
  • Peyton Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Parker

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If you choose Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Peyton more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Peyton at #168 in the United States.

What do Parker and Peyton mean?

Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin). Peyton means "Pacca's town" (Old English origin).

Are Parker and Peyton boy or girl names?

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

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