Keeper of the park or enclosure
Derived from the Middle English word 'parc', it originally served as an occupational surname for someone who managed a game park or enclosed forest. In a Korean context, it is a common surname meaning 'gourd', though it is used as a rare given name in the West.
About 9 boys were named Park in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for the sitcom Empty Nest
Protagonist of the novel Eleanor & Park · Eleanor & Park
