Parker

The first name Parker, which is used in a gender-neutral manner, has its roots in an old English family name and can be literally translated as 'the park keeper'. Primarily, Parker is a name that is widespread in English-speaking regions and is also frequently used as a surname.

What does the name Parker mean?

Parker is a gender-neutral first name originating from an old English family name and translates to 'the park keeper'. It is primarily used as a first name in English-speaking regions, but is also a common surname. Notable personalities with this name include American actress Parker Posey and actor Parker Stevenson.

Where does the name Parker come from?

The name Parker has its origin in English and is used for both men and women, with the meaning 'the park keeper'. The term is derived from the English word 'parker', which means park keeper. It is prevalent in both American and British English.

How do you pronounce Parker?

The pronunciation of the name Parker is clear and rhythmic, consisting of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Par-ker' [ˈpaʁkɐ] or in English [ˈpɑːrkər]. The open 'A' sound at the beginning gives the name a certain expansiveness, while the consonant cluster '-rk' in the middle provides structure. The name ends softly. Parker thus sounds modern and self-assured – simple in structure and present in sound.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Parker enjoys a certain popularity. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 1,064th place. In the last ten years, Parker has been given as a first name about 170 times, which places it 1,777th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,040th.

Famous people

• Ashley Parker Angel (American singer)
• Bertha Parker Pallan (American archaeologist)
• Celia Parker Woolley (American writer)
• Corey Parker Robinson (American actor)
• Flora Parker DeHaven (American actress)
• Francis Parker Yockey (American writer)
• Frank Parker Day (Canadian writer)
• Henry Parker Morley (American writer)
• Howard Parker Talman (football player from the USA)
• Hugh Parker Guiler (American film director)
• James Parker Dees (bishop from America)
• Jessica Parker Kennedy (Canadian actress)
• Jewell Parker Rhodes (American writer)
• Johanna Parker Appel (American actress)
• John Parker Lawson (English historian)
• Mary Parker Follett (writer)
• Minerva Parker Nichols (American architect)
• Nathaniel Parker Willis (American publisher)
• Nellie Parker Spaulding (American actress)
• Parker Bailey (American musician)