Parker vs Sutton

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97
Sutton Rank #197

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #197 for Sutton.

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

Sutton ___

  • Sutton Grace
  • Sutton Mae
  • Sutton Elizabeth
  • Sutton Claire
  • Sutton Rose
  • Sutton Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

If you choose Sutton

Piper Reeve Emerson Wells Carter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Sutton more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Sutton at #197 in the United States.

What do Parker and Sutton mean?

Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin). Sutton means "south farm" (Old English origin).

Are Parker and Sutton boy or girl names?

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

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