Decker

At a Glance: Name: Decker – Meaning: roofer or thatcher – Origin: German/English (occupational surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: DEK-ur

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Decker is an occupational surname with German and English roots, originally given to a roofer or thatcher. Pronounced DEK-ur, it's used as a gender-neutral name today, carrying that plain, trade-based origin rather than a symbolic or poetic one. If you like names with a concrete, work-rooted backstory, Decker fits that bill.

Meaning & Origin of Decker

Meaning: Roofer or thatcher.

Origin: German/English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Decker

Phonetic: DEK-ur   IPA: /ˈdɛkər/

Popularity of Decker

SSA records for Decker run from 1990 to 2024, with the name peaking at #988 in 2018 when 210 babies received it. By 2024 it had eased to #1185 with 174 babies, a modest dip rather than a dramatic drop.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1990–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Decker mean?

Roofer or thatcher. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Decker)

How do you pronounce Decker?

Decker is pronounced DEK-ur (IPA: /ˈdɛkər/).

Is Decker a popular name right now?

Decker peaked at #988 in 2018 and is ranked #1185 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1990–2024.)

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