English

Parker

Pronounced PAR-kerShare

Meaning: Keeper of the park

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

An English occupational surname used as a given name. Its meaning refers to the work of a park keeper, rather than an invented translation about nature or leadership.

Nicknames

  • Park

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Parker comes from English.

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