Names Starting With W
BoyEnglish#155 in 2025
Walker
Walker is a boys' name of English origin meaning “cloth walker, one who walks.” It ranked #155 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
WAWK-er
meaning & origin
The name Walker means “cloth walker, one who walks.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An occupational surname referring to someone who walked on cloth to clean and thicken it, a medieval process called fulling. It became a given name in the 20th century.
popularity over time
#1842020
#1782021
#1702022
#1622023
#1552024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #155 |
| 2023 | #162 |
| 2022 | #170 |
| 2021 | #178 |
| 2020 | #184 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Walker
- Walker Percy (novelist)
- Walker Texas Ranger (TV character)
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