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The boy's name Turner \t(u)-rner, tur-ner\ is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "wood-worker". Occupational name. "Turning" was a term for the use of a lathe, which was used in the 16th and 17th centuries for decorations on furniture. Painter J.M.W. Turner.

Similar baby names are Garner, Tanner, Torger, Warner, Werner and Verner.

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

United States Top 1000 rankings for: Turner
Canada (BC), England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Australia (NSW) Top 100 rankings for: Turner

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