Baker
Fact sheet
- Name
- Baker
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Baker originates from a profession-based English surname and means "the baker". This term derives from the Old English word bæcere. In Arab countries, Baker can also appear as a rare variant of the name Bakr, which means "young camel".
What does the name Baker mean?
Baker is a masculine first name that derives from an English surname and carries the meaning "the baker", derived from the Old English bæcere. In the Arab world, Baker can be found as a rare form of Bakr, which means "young camel". The name is especially common in English-speaking regions and also frequently appears as a surname. A prominent bearer of this name is the American football player Baker Mayfield.
Where does the name Baker come from?
The name Baker has its roots in Old English and means "the baker".
How do you pronounce Baker?
The pronunciation of Baker is two syllables and clearly structured. In the German language version, the name is usually pronounced as "Ba-ker" [ˈbeː.kɐ]. The open initial syllable is followed by a neutral ending. The "-ker" gives the name a calm, slightly subdued final note that stands for objectivity and stability. Overall, Baker appears sober, present, and balanced – clear in structure and with an uncomplicated as well as reliable aura.
Popularity
In Germany, Baker is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 827. In the last ten years, Baker has been chosen as a first name about 80 times, which places it 2,724th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,621st.
Famous people
- Abu Baker Mohamed (Sudanese footballer)
- Baker Brownell (American philosopher)
- Baker Knight (American composer)
- Baker Mayfield (American football player)
- Baker Ninan Fenn (Bishop from India)
- Baker Overstreet (American actor)
- Baker William (British architect)
- Isaac Baker Woodbury (American composer)
- James Baker Hall (American photographer)
- James Baker Pyne (English artist)
- John Baker Muir (English football player)
- John Baker Saunders (musician from the USA)
- Kennard Baker Bork (American geologist)
- Philip Baker Hall (American actor)
- Thomas Baker Jones (British rugby player)
- Timothy Baker Cobb (musician from America)
- William Baker Camp (American architect)
Frequently asked questions about the name Baker
What is the origin of the name Baker?
The name Baker has its roots in Old English and means "the baker". It derives from the Old English term bæcere and is closely related to the modern English word baker.
What does the name Baker mean?
Baker means "the baker" and refers to the activity of baking bread. In the Arab world, Baker can also represent a rare form of Bakr, which means "young camel".
How popular is the name Baker?
Baker is primarily common in English-speaking regions and is often used as a surname. In recent years, it has also gained popularity as a first name.