Baker sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Baxter, Taker, and Maker are the closest matches by sound. Most share Baker's English-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"hound lover, dog enthusiast"
"from the valley of water"
"God has given"
"dark one, black"
"grey home"
"steadfast defender"
"red"
"son of Stephen, crown bearer"
"masterless samurai"
"son of Jens (son of John)"
"son of the lion"
"Frankish person"
"from the surname Cauvin"
"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"
"administrator of justice"
"ruler of the elves"
"God prevails; God persists"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Baker — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Rhythm: Baker is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.