Tucker

Meaning of Tucker

Tucker originally meant someone who softens cloth by pounding it. It refers to a profession in the textile industry.

Tucker has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tucker

Tucker is climbing again, up to #181 in 2025 from #200 in 2024 after peaking at #173 in 2016.

Notable people named Tucker

• Tucker Carlson
  Political commentator and host
• Tucker Crowe
  Fictional musician, subject of movie 'Juliet, Naked'
• Tucker Albrizzi
  American actor
• Tucker Ashford
  American actor
• Tucker Max
  Writer and personality

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Questions about the name Tucker

What does the name Tucker mean?

Tucker means tucker originally meant someone who softens cloth by pounding it. it refers to a profession in the textile industry, and it comes from English origins.

Is Tucker a boy's or a girl's name?

Tucker is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Tucker?

In 2025, Tucker ranked #181 for boys, up from #200 the year before.

When was Tucker most popular?

Tucker peaked at #173 in 2016.