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Parley

♂ Boy

Pronounced PAR-lee /ˈpɑr.li/High

Meaning: From the word parley — from the French parler, 'to speak', hence 'a discussion; a conference/negotiation'; also a Latter-day Saint pioneer name (Parley Pratt)Low

In 30 seconds: A discussion; a conference: Parley is an English word-name. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the word parley — from the French parler, 'to speak', hence 'a discussion; a conference/negotiation'; also a Latter-day Saint pioneer name (Parley Pratt)
U.S. rank (2025)#6352 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 687

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Parley comes from the word parley — from the French parler, 'to speak', hence 'a discussion; a conference/negotiation'; also a Latter-day Saint pioneer name (Parley Pratt). A crisp, vintage name (said 'PAR-lee').

In the U.S. it appears especially in Latter-day Saint families. Rare, a-discussion at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Parley comes from the French parler, 'to speak', hence 'a discussion; a conference' (also a pioneer name, Parley Pratt) — a crisp, distinctive name (said 'PAR-lee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Parley — English/French word-name

Variations

ParlyParlee

Nicknames

Parl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Parley mean?

Parley is a word-name — from the French parler, 'to speak', hence 'a discussion; a conference'; also a pioneer name.

How do you pronounce Parley?

It's said PAR-lee /ˈpɑr.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Parley a boy or girl name?

Parley is a boy's name.

How popular is Parley?

Parley is a very rare name in the U.S.

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