Walker

Meaning of Walker

Someone who walks or works with cloth.

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

Popularity of Walker

Walker has held fairly steady, sitting around #78 in 2025.

Notable people named Walker

• Walker Texas Ranger
  Fictional character
• Walker Buehler
  Professional Baseball Player
• Walker Scobell
  Actor
• Walker Percy
  Author
• Walker Zimmerman
  Soccer Player

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Questions about the name Walker

What does the name Walker mean?

Walker means someone who walks or works with cloth, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Walker?

In 2025, Walker ranked #78 for boys, up from #82 the year before.

When was Walker most popular?

Walker peaked at #78 in 2022.