parker

Pronunciation
PAHR-kər

Gender
unisex

Origin

English

Ranking

  91 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Park keeper; Park employee

Parker, an English surname-turned-given-name, was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked at a park. It's one of the most popular unisex names today, having appeared in the Social Security's top-100 for boy names every year since 2009 and the top-150 for girl names every year since 2019. "Property Brothers" star Drew Scott and his wife, Linda Phan, share a son named Parker James, born in 2022.

Famous People Named Parker

  Parker Curry

  Young girl who became famous for her admiration of Michelle Obama's portrait

  Parker Posey

  Actress known for her roles in independent films

  Parker Palmer

  Author and educator known for his work on leadership and community

  Parker Schnabel

  Young gold miner featured on the TV show Gold Rush

  Parker McKenna Posey

  Actress known for her role in the TV show My Wife and Kids

  Parker Stevenson

  Actor known for his role in the Hardy Boys series

  Dorothy Parker

  Famous poet and writer known for her wit

  Charlie Parker

  Influential jazz saxophonist and composer

  Parker Young

  Actor known for his roles in TV shows like Enlisted

  Parker J. Palmer

  Educator and founder of the Center for Courage & Renewal

Famous Media with people Named Parker

    Parker the Platypus

    A character from a children's book series who goes on adventures  

    Parker Lewis Can't Lose

    A TV show about a high school student and his friends  

    Parker the Penguin

    A cartoon character who loves to explore the Arctic  

    Parker's Puzzle

    A children's game about solving mysteries with Parker  

    Parker's Planet

    A science fiction book series about a young explorer named Parker  

    Parker the Pirate

    A storybook character who sails the seas in search of treasure  

    Parker's Pet Shop

    An animated series about a boy named Parker who runs a pet shop  

    Parker and the Magic Paintbrush

    A children's book about a boy who discovers a magical paintbrush  

    Parker's Playground

    A TV show featuring fun and educational activities for kids  

    Parker's Adventures in Space

    A comic book series about Parker's intergalactic journeys