Parker: meaning and origin

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Parker

“Park keeper”

Gender
🧒 Unisex
Origin
🫖 English
Letters · syllables
6 · 2
Starts with
P

Modern

About the name Parker

Parker is a girl or a boy’s name from the English tradition. Its meaning is “park keeper”. Names from Old English and English words and surnames — like Harper, Hudson, Willow and Wyatt.

It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.

Tips before you choose

  • Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
  • Check the initials — and what they spell.
  • Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
  • Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?

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Questions and answers

What does the name Parker mean?

Parker is a name of English origin. It means: park keeper.

Is Parker a boy or girl name?

Parker is used for both girls and boys in the US.

How many syllables does Parker have?

Parker has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.