Walker
English boy's name meaning “cloth-walker; fuller”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- cloth-walker; fuller
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #85
- Born in 2023
- 4,016
- Peak year
- 2024 (#82)
Meaning & origin
Walker is an occupational surname for a fuller, who trod (walked) cloth to clean and thicken it. It is now a rugged first name.
Is Walker an English name?
Yes — Walker is an English name meaning "cloth-walker; fuller". Walker is an occupational surname for a fuller, who trod (walked) cloth to clean and thicken it. It is now a rugged first name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Walker ranked #85 for boys. It has risen about 285 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,016 US boys were given the name Walker.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #82 in 2024
“Unranked” means Walker was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Walker
Walker is spelled W-A-L-K-E-R — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Walker: frequently asked questions
What does the name Walker mean?
Walker is a English name meaning "cloth-walker; fuller". Walker is an occupational surname for a fuller, who trod (walked) cloth to clean and thicken it. It is now a rugged first name.
Where does the name Walker come from?
Walker is of English origin. Walker is an occupational surname for a fuller, who trod (walked) cloth to clean and thicken it. It is now a rugged first name.
Is Walker a boy or a girl name?
Walker is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Walker?
In 2023, 4,016 US boys were given the name Walker.
Is Walker a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Walker ranked #85 for boys. It has risen about 285 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Walker?
Walker is spelled W-A-L-K-E-R — 6 letters.
How common is the name Walker?
In 2023, 4,016 US boys were given the name Walker. In the latest US data, Walker ranked #85 for boys. It has risen about 285 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Walker an English name?
Yes — Walker is an English name meaning "cloth-walker; fuller". Walker is an occupational surname for a fuller, who trod (walked) cloth to clean and thicken it. It is now a rugged first name.
What does Walker mean in English?
In English, Walker means "cloth-walker; fuller". Walker is an occupational surname for a fuller, who trod (walked) cloth to clean and thicken it. It is now a rugged first name.