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Wilker
Pronounced WIL-kur /ˈwɪl.kər/Medium
Meaning: A modern coinage built on the Wilk- element that comes from William (through Wilkin, Wilkes and Wilkerson), with a fashionable -er ending. It appears notably in Latin American families. No settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low
History & Origin
Wilker is a modern coinage in a very old family. The Wilk- element comes from medieval pet forms of William — Wilkin, Wilkes — which in turn gave surnames such as Wilkins and Wilkerson. Adding the -er ending produces a fresh, surname-like first name; it turns up in the U.S. and in Latin American naming. It is an invention rather than an inherited name, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'WIL-kur').
It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, modern, and surname-flavoured.
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What does the name Wilker mean?
Wilker is a modern coinage on the Wilk- element that descends from William. It has no settled meaning; routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Wilker?
It's said WIL-kur /ˈwɪl.kər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Wilker a boy or girl name?
Wilker is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Wilker?
Wilker is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.