Pronunciation

wɔkər

Origin

English

Meaning

A little boy’s name that was originally an English occupational last name for those who cleaned and thickened wool, Walker appeared as a first name in the English-speaking world in the 1980s. Part of the surname trend, like Tanner and Tucker, Walker sounds manlike and strong. Uncommon enough, yet memorable, this name is a choice to consider.

Rank in the year 2015

Walker was ranked #663 in the most popular American names of 2015.