Walker
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Walker
Walker is an English occupational surname derived from the Old English word "wealcere," meaning someone who fulled cloth by treading on it during the textile manufacturing process.
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Etymology
Walker is an English occupational surname derived from the Old English word "wealcere," meaning someone who fulled cloth by treading on it during the textile manufacturing process. The name originated in medieval England and became common among working-class families in textile-producing regions, particularly in the North of England and Scotland.
Walker currently ranks #78 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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