Fuller - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Fuller \f(ul)-ler\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "one who shrinks cloth". Occupational name. The woolen fabric that was a staple of the medieval English economy had to be treated by fullers before it was made into clothes.

Baby names that sound like Fuller are Fowler and Waller. Other similar baby names are Muller, Buhler, Bueller, Fylmer, Filmer, Folker, Fulke, Heller, Hiller, Keller, Cuyler, Loller, Miller, Myller, Mueller and Quiller.

Fuller 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 Fuller. Compare Fuller with related baby names.