Parker

English occupational name
"park keeper"

Parker Origin and Meaning

The name Parker is a girl's name of English origin meaning "park keeper".

Indie actress Parker Posey put a female imprint on this sophisticated surname that's still about three times as common for boys but rising for both sexes. Parker has the advantage of its nature connection, relating it to such occupational names as Gardener and Forester.

# 121 in the US

Parker Rank in US Top 1000

# 640 on Nameberry

Parker Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Parker Popularity

Famous People Named Parker

  • Parker Christian Posey
    American actress
  • Parker Mckenna Posey
    American actress
  • Parker Alica Papelbon
    daughter of Jonathan Papelbon
  • Parker Kate Busby (b.2015)
    one of the Busby Quints in Outdaughtered
  • Parker Rhea Besler (b. 2016)
    daughter of American soccer player Matt Besler and Amanda Besler
  • Parker LeAnn Monhollon (b. 2007)
    namesake for the Parker Loves Life organization which raises awareness for childhood cancer

Parker in Pop Culture

  • Parker Chase
    one of the quints on the show "Quintuplets"
  • Parker
    character in the TV show "Leverage"
  • Miss Parker
    character in the TV show "The Pretender" whose first name is never given
  • Liz Parker
    character on the show "Roswell"