99
Success
82
Health
64
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
99▲
Morality
64
Health
82
Warmth
56
Cheerfulness
47▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
79♂
Parker Name Personality
The name Parker projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (99/100) paired with equally impressive health (82/100), Parker creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Parker is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 70/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic3.5
Mature4.5
Formal4.9
Upper Class5.1
Urban5.4
Wholesome6.5
Strong7.9
Refined4.7
Strange5.3
Simple6.4
Serious5.0
Nerdy5.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 442 ratings.
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Famous People Named Parker
- Dorothy ParkerLegendary American wit and author
- Parker PoseyIndie film actress
- Charlie ParkerJazz saxophone legend
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parker
What does the name Parker say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Parker scores highest in Success (99/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (47/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and average in cheerfulness.
Is Parker a boy name?▾
Parker is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (99), Warmth (56), Morality (64), Health (82), and Cheerfulness (47).
What is the Success rating for the name Parker?▾
Parker has a Success rating of 99 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Parker sound?▾
Parker has a Warmth rating of 56 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Parker compare to other names?▾
Parker's strongest dimension is Success at 99/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Parker with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Parker?▾
Notable people named Parker include Dorothy Parker, Parker Posey and Charlie Parker. Name Halo lists 3 famous Parkers with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.