Parker

Meaning of Parker

Parker began life in medieval England as an occupational surname for the steward who kept a lord’s game park—a role that blended outdoor vigilance with quiet authority—and over the centuries it has crossed the Atlantic and shed its badge-of-office feel to become a sleek, unisex given name. English-speakers on both sides of the ocean pronounce it PAHR-kur, and American data chart a methodical rise: from the low-600s in the 1970s to a secure Top-100 berth since 2015, it now holds rank 96. The trajectory suggests that parents value its balanced profile—crisp consonants, an er ending that softens the finish, and a meaning that hints at open green space without wandering into whimsy. Cultural references are plentiful yet evenly dispersed: Spider-Man’s alter ego Peter Parker lends a discreet comic-book edge; jazz titan Charlie “Bird” Parker reminds listeners of improvisational flair; and several television characters keep the name current without monopolizing it. Altogether, Parker offers modern families a straightforward, gender-flexible choice with an Anglo-American pedigree and just enough pop-culture varnish to feel familiar rather than commonplace.

Pronunciation

British English

• Pronunced as PAHR-kur (/ˈpɑː.kər/)

American English

• Pronunced as PAHR-kur (/ˈpɑr.kər/)

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