Walker
Walker is a boys' name of English origin meaning “cloth walker, one who walks.” It ranked #155 in the United States in 2025. An occupational surname referring to someone who walked on cloth to clean and thicken it, a medieval process called…
how do you pronounce Walker?
WAWK-er
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what does Walker mean?
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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #155 |
| 2023 | #162 |
| 2022 | #170 |
| 2021 | #178 |
| 2020 | #184 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Walker?
- Walker Percy (novelist)
- Walker Texas Ranger (TV character)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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