Butcher - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Butcher \b(u)-tcher, but-cher\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "butcher". Occupational name. Nickname Butch is sometimes used to address a stranger in a slightly derogatory way. Also made familiar through "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" movie.

Butcher has 1 variant form: Butch.

Baby names that sound like Butcher are Beacher, Beecher and Becher.

Butcher is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Butcher. Click here to compare Butcher with related baby names.