Waker
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Waker first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 10 babies have been named Waker in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Waker is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,198 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,198
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"from the Chianti wine region of Tuscany"
#27,315 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
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#27,294 in US
Latin praecisus via English origin
"exact, carefully defined, accurate"
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Latin origin
"to be stronger, to have more power"
#27,367 in US
Greek origin
"each of the two; pure"
#27,200 in US
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About the Name Waker
Waker is a boy name .
Waker is currently ranked #27,198 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Waker include Wak, Way, Waie, and Wakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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