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Deckard

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How to Pronounce Deckard

Pronounced DEK-ard /ˈdɛk.ɑrd/High

Meaning: From a Dutch/English surname (Dekker/Deckard), 'a thatcher; one who covers roofs'; also the name of Rick Deckard in Blade Runner; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A thatcher; also a Blade Runner name: Deckard. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Dutch
MeaningFrom a Dutch/English surname (Dekker/Deckard), 'a thatcher; one who covers roofs'; also the name of Rick Deckard in Blade Runner; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5438 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 266
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720082025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Deckard comes from a Dutch/English surname (Dekker/Deckard), 'a thatcher; one who covers roofs'; it is also the name of Rick Deckard in Blade Runner (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'DEK-ard'; nickname Deck).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style and pop-culture name. Rare, a-thatcher at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Deckard comes from a Dutch/English surname (Dekker/Deckard), 'a thatcher; one who covers roofs' — and is also the name of Rick Deckard in Blade Runner — crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DEK-ard').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Deckard — surname; routes layered

Variations

DekkerDeckhardDecard

Nicknames

Deck

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deckard mean?

Deckard is a Dutch/English surname, 'a thatcher; one who covers roofs'; also a Blade Runner name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Deckard?

It's said DEK-ard /ˈdɛk.ɑrd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Deckard a boy or girl name?

Deckard is a boy's name.

How popular is Deckard?

Deckard is a rare name in the U.S.

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