Parson vs Smokey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smokey

Boy #16,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resembling smoke, smoky in quality"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,064
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Smoke

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Parson Rank #16,075
Smokey Rank #16,064

Smokey is more popular, ranked #16064 vs #16075 for Parson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Parson ___

No pairings available yet.

Smokey ___

  • Smokey Bear
  • Smokey Joe
  • Smokey James
  • Smokey Lee
  • Smokey Ray
  • Smokey Jack

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parson or Smokey more popular?

Smokey is more popular, ranked #16064 compared to Parson at #16075 in the United States.

What do Parson and Smokey mean?

Smokey means "resembling smoke, smoky in quality" (Old English origin).

Are Parson and Smokey boy or girl names?

Parson is primarily a boy name. Smokey is primarily a boy name.

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