Scribner - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Scribner \s-crib-ner, sc-ri-bner\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "scribe, copier". Occupational name that was originally "scrivener". Charles Scribner & Son was a prominent American publishing firm.

Scribner 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 Scribner. Click here to compare Scribner with related baby names.