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The short answer
Parker is a name used for both boys and girls, from an English occupational surname meaning "keeper of the park". Behind the Name gives no further history beyond this occupational origin. In the United States it ranked #102 for boys and #106 for girls in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name derives Parker from an English occupational surname meaning "keeper of the park", with no further history recorded in the entry.
Editorial confidence: established
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Parker (occupational surname) | keeper of the park |
Popularity
Parker ranked #102 for boys and #106 for girls in the United States in 2025 (Social Security Administration).
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (boys) | 2025 | #102 | ssa-2025 |
| United States (girls) | 2025 | #106 | ssa-2025 |
United States, 2025: #102 (Social Security Administration)
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: None documented.
Variants: None documented.
Related names: None documented.
What the name feels like
Parker fits neatly among the wave of occupational-surname names for both sexes, sharing its plainspoken, two-syllable, -er ending with names like Carter and Sawyer.
Style tags: occupational surname, unisex, two syllables, -er ending
Editorial interpretation: These style impressions are editorial judgment, not linguistic fact.
If you like this name
Names that share Parker's occupational-surname shape or its close, near-even unisex use.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parker mean?
Parker means "keeper of the park", from an English occupational surname.
Is Parker a boy's name or a girl's name?
Both. In 2025 US data Parker ranked #102 for boys and #106 for girls, according to Social Security Administration data.
Is Parker a popular name?
Yes, Parker ranks similarly for both boys (#102) and girls (#106) in current U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Parker — supports etymology.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
