Barker - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Barker \b(a)-

is of Old English origin. Could mean "shepherd", or also relate to birch trees, as in Barclay. Used more frequently in the 19th century. In America, a barker is also someone who delivers a glib sales talk to attract customers.

Barker has 1 variant form: Birk.

Baby names that sound like Barker are Parker and Berger.

Barker is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#316 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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