Salter
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Salter
The name Salter derives from the Old English occupational surname meaning "one who sells or works with salt," from the word "salt" combined with the agent suffix "-er." It has Germanic linguistic roots common to English occupational surnames.
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Etymology
The name Salter derives from the Old English occupational surname meaning "one who sells or works with salt," from the word "salt" combined with the agent suffix "-er." It has Germanic linguistic roots common to English occupational surnames.
Salter is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with historical significance as a medieval occupational name during the period when salt was a valuable commodity.
Salter currently ranks #13,545 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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