Tucker

At a Glance: Name: Tucker – Meaning: one who fulls/finishes cloth – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: TUCK-er

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Tucker (TUCK-er, /ˈtʌkər/) started out as an English occupational surname for someone who fulled or finished cloth, and it's kept that straightforward, work-rooted feel as a first name. It reads as modern with a bit of an edge — the kind of name that fits alongside other trailblazer-style picks for a boy.

Meaning & Origin of Tucker

Meaning: One who fulls/finishes cloth.

Origin: English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Tucker

Phonetic: TUCK-er   IPA: /ˈtʌkər/

Popularity of Tucker

Tucker peaked at #173 in 2016 with 2,311 babies given the name, and has since eased down to #200 in 2024 with 1,781 — still a familiar, steadily-used name, just past its high point.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1884–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Tucker mean?

One who fulls/finishes cloth. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tucker)

How do you pronounce Tucker?

Tucker is pronounced TUCK-er (IPA: /ˈtʌkər/).

Is Tucker a popular name right now?

Tucker peaked at #173 in 2016 and is ranked #200 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)

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