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Tucker

♂ Boy

Pronounced TUK-er /ˈtʌk.ər/High

Meaning: Fabric tucker; one who fulls or tucks cloth; an occupational surname from Middle English tukereHigh

In 30 seconds: A rugged Old English occupational surname meaning 'cloth tucker.' Its no-nonsense two-syllable sound and American frontier feel have made it a modern first-name favorite.
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Origin HighOld English
MeaningFabric tucker; one who fulls or tucks cloth; an occupational surname from Middle English tukere
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 39,233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201418842017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Tucker is an occupational surname derived from Middle English tukere and Old English tucian, referring to someone who 'tucked' or fulled cloth — that is, pounded and cleaned newly woven wool to thicken and tighten it. It was a common trade in medieval England, giving rise to the surname. As a first name it entered American use in the 19th century.

Tucker rose as a first name in the late 20th century alongside other preppy American surname names. It has a rugged, outdoorsy quality balanced by its East Coast prep-school heritage. In the United States it has ranked in the top 200 boys' names since the 2000s.

Did you know? The American political dynasty of Tuckers — including St. George Tucker (1752–1827), a prominent Virginia jurist — helped establish Tucker as a recognizable American surname with prestige.

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Nicknames

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If you like Tucker…

Cooper— Old English occupational surname equally popular as a first name
Hunter— another Anglo-Saxon occupational surname on the same rise
Carter— occupational surname, shares the -er ending and preppy American feel
Parker— occupational name in the same category of rugged-meets-refined

Frequently Asked

What does the name Tucker mean?

Tucker is an occupational surname from Middle English, referring to someone who tucked or fulled cloth in the weaving trade.

How do you pronounce Tucker?

Tucker is pronounced TUK-er (/ˈtʌk.ər/) — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Tucker a boy or girl name?

Tucker is used almost exclusively as a boy's name.

How popular is Tucker?

Tucker has been a top-200 U.S. boys' name since the early 2000s, popular for its rugged, American-sounding character.