Laker
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Laker
The given name 'Laker' is an English occupational surname-turned-first-name, derived from the Middle English *lakere*, meaning "one who dwells by a lake" or "a player" (from *laken*, "to play").
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Etymology
The given name 'Laker' is an English occupational surname-turned-first-name, derived from the Middle English *lakere*, meaning "one who dwells by a lake" or "a player" (from *laken*, "to play"). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious ties; historical context includes its rare use as a given name, possibly influenced by the surname of figures like the English painter John Laker or the American basketball team the Los Angeles Lakers.
Laker currently ranks #4,095 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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