Walker

Walker Meaning & Origin

About Walker
The name Walker is of English origin and is derived from the occupational surname for a person who walked on damp or soft ground to pack it down, such as a fuller or a cloth-walker. It is a descriptive name that signifies someone who walks or treads, emphasizing their physical activity or occupation. The name Walker is often associated with qualities like resilience, endurance, and a strong work ethic.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Walker are male.

Walker Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 47.13% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKR', 'FLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Walker in Braille

Here's how to represent Walker in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Walker in braille

How to Spell the Name Walker in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Walker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Walker in sign language

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