Parker
PAHR-ker
Popularity
#104
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
157,784
Peak Year
#7,125 in 2014
First Recorded
1880
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English occupational surname meaning 'park keeper' or 'gamekeeper,' responsible for maintaining a park or hunting ground.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Parker Posey
American actress known for her independent film roles
Charlie Parker
Influential American jazz saxophonist
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