Webster - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Webster \we-bs-ter, web-ster\ is pronounced WEB-ster. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "weaver". The -ster ending on English occupational surnames like Webster and Brewster shows that the work was originally a female occupation. The occupations were then taken over by males, and the names were adopted too. Lexicographer Noah Webster produced America's first dictionary in 1828. Mostly 19th-century use. Statesman Daniel Webster.

Webster has 5 variant forms: Web, Webb, Webbster, Weber and Weeb.

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