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Webster

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Webster

Pronounced WEB-ster /ˈwɛb.stər/Medium

Meaning: From an English occupational surname, 'a weaver' (from Old English webba, 'to weave', + the -ster suffix)Low

In 30 seconds: A weaver: Webster is an English surname. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'WEB-ster').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English occupational surname, 'a weaver' (from Old English webba, 'to weave', + the -ster suffix)
U.S. rank (2025)#7165 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,446
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191518802025

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

Webster comes from an English occupational surname, 'a weaver' (from Old English webba, 'to weave', + the -ster suffix; made known by lexicographer Noah Webster). A crisp, classic name (said 'WEB-ster'; nickname Web).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-weaver at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Webster is an English occupational surname, 'a weaver' (from Old English webba, 'to weave') — made known by lexicographer Noah Webster — crisp and classic (said 'WEB-ster').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Webster — occupational surname

Variations

WebbWebsterr

Nicknames

Web

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Webster mean?

Webster is an English occupational surname, 'a weaver'.

How do you pronounce Webster?

It's said WEB-ster /ˈwɛb.stər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Webster a boy or girl name?

Webster is a boy's name.

How popular is Webster?

Webster is a rare name in the U.S.

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