Meaning: Fuller of cloth
The story
Walker began as an English occupational surname for a fuller, someone who cleaned and thickened wool by treading it. Its first-name meaning is more specific than simply a person who walks.
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Style
- Modern
- Surname-style
Origins
Walker comes from English.
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