Barker

Q: How popular is the name Barker?

Barker is ranked #28536 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-AHRK-er ]

Boy Name #28,536 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Barker is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-AHRK-er.

Parents who love the name Barker often also consider Aros, Brit, Faber .

Popularity Over Time

#28,536

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,536
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Bar Bay Barie Barkie

Middle Name Ideas

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Barker Diego

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Barker Damian

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Barker Andrew

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Brit Boy Celtic Zerick Boy Germanic Weslie Boy Old English Alonza Boy Old High German via Spanish Blitz Boy Modern English Aermias Boy Hebrew via Ge'ez Hinton Boy Old English Capus Boy Latin caput

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barker

Is Barker a boy or girl name?

Barker is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Barker?

Barker is pronounced b-AHRK-er.

How popular is the name Barker?

Barker is currently ranked #28536 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Barker?

Common nicknames for Barker include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barkie.

Is Barker a common or rare name?

Barker is an uncommon name, ranked #28536 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Barker

Barker is a boy name .

Barker is currently ranked #28,536 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Barker include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barkie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.