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Fuller

♂ Boy

Pronounced FUUL-er /ˈfʊl.ər/High

Meaning: An English occupational surname — from the Old English fullere, 'one who fulls (cleans and thickens) cloth'; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: One who fulls cloth: Fuller is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English occupational surname — from the Old English fullere, 'one who fulls (cleans and thickens) cloth'; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2024)#8516 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 460

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192618862024

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

Fuller is an English occupational surname — from the Old English fullere, 'one who fulls (cleans and thickens) cloth' (we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'FUUL-er').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, a-fuller-of-cloth at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Fuller is an English occupational surname, 'one who fulls (cleans and thickens) cloth' — a crisp surname-name (we note the surname; said 'FUUL-er').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Fuller — occupational surname

Variations

Fullor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fuller mean?

Fuller is an English occupational surname, 'one who fulls (cleans and thickens) cloth'. We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Fuller?

It's said FUUL-er /ˈfʊl.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fuller a boy or girl name?

Fuller is a boy's name.

How popular is Fuller?

Fuller is a very rare name in the U.S.

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