Parker in Chinese
Parker in Chinese is 帕克 (Pà Kè).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- park keeper
Parker is a name of English origin, generally understood to mean "park keeper". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 2010s.
3 ways to write Parker
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
帕克
Pà Kè
The standard transliteration of Parker: 帕 (pà, "handkerchief (phonetic 'pa')"), 克 (kè, "to overcome; gram"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Each character maps to one sound of the English name: 帕 (pà) carries "par", 克 (kè) carries "ker". The tone contour is 4-4 (falling, falling).
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 帕
pà
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
handkerchief (phonetic 'pa')
- 克
kè
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to overcome; gram
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
立山
Lì Shān
Inspired by "park keeper": 立 (lì, "to stand, establish") + 山 (shān, "mountain"), expressing land, hills and home.
Why these characters?
The idea of "park" behind Parker is rendered by 立, "to stand, establish"; 山, "mountain", completes it.
Character breakdown
8 strokes total (simplified)- 立
lì
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
to stand, establish
- 山
shān
Tone 1 · 3 strokes (simplified)
mountain
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
岳宇
Yuè Yǔ
岳 (yuè, "high mountain") + 宇 (yǔ, "universe; eaves"): a natural Chinese given name themed on land, hills and home.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "par" (pà), so 岳 ("high mountain") and 宇 ("universe; eaves") were chosen for land, hills and home.
Character breakdown
14 strokes total (simplified)- 岳
yuè
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
high mountain
- 宇
yǔ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
universe; eaves
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Recent US usage of Parker
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Parker ranked 93 among names recorded for boys, with 22,420 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 100,483 boys named Parker since 1880, with the high point in 2014 (5,708 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #342 to #90 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2014
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 100,483
More About Parker in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Parker offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Parker, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Parker, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Parker to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Parker translated into Chinese?
帕克 (Pà Kè), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Does Parker change in traditional Chinese?
No. 帕克 uses only characters that are the same in both scripts, so one design works everywhere.
How many strokes does 帕克 have?
15 strokes in simplified form; per character: 帕 8, 克 7.