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Dekker
Pronounced DEK-ər /ˈdɛk.ər/High
Meaning: From the Dutch surname Dekker — from Dutch dekken, 'to cover, to roof'; 'a roofer, a thatcher' (one who roofs houses)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Dekker comes from the Dutch occupational surname Dekker — from dekken, 'to cover, to roof' — 'a roofer, a thatcher', one who covered houses with thatch or tile. A crisp, modern surname-name, echoing Decker and Dexter (the writer Thomas Dekker; said 'DEK-ər'; nickname Dek).
In the U.S. it appears in Dutch families. Rare, a-roofer at the root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dekker mean?
Dekker is a Dutch surname, 'a roofer, a thatcher'.
How do you pronounce Dekker?
It's said DEK-ər /ˈdɛk.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Dekker a boy or girl name?
Dekker is a boy's name.
How popular is Dekker?
Dekker is a rare name in the U.S.