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Decker

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Pronounced DEK-ur /ˈdɛk.ər/High

Meaning: From the German/Dutch occupational surname Decker, 'roofer; thatcher.' A modern surname-style name, unisex but boy-leaning; used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern surname name: Decker means 'roofer' (said 'DEK-ur'). Unisex, boy-leaning — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Dutch, German
MeaningFrom the German/Dutch occupational surname Decker, 'roofer; thatcher.' A modern surname-style name, unisex but boy-leaning; used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2025)#12220 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 126

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142025

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

Decker comes from the German/Dutch surname, 'roofer; thatcher.' As a given name it reads crisp and surname-style, used for both sexes but more often boys, which we note — rare for girls in the U.S. (said 'DEK-ur').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' and surname use. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Decker is a German/Dutch occupational surname meaning 'roofer; thatcher' — turned first name in the surname-as-given trend, unisex but leaning to boys, which we note (said 'DEK-ur').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Decker — German/Dutch surname 'roofer'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

DekkerDeckardDeka

Nicknames

DeckDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Decker mean?

Decker is a German/Dutch surname meaning 'roofer; thatcher,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Decker?

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

Is Decker a boy or girl name?

Decker is used for both, but leans to boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Decker?

Decker is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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