Barker

English occupational name

"tanner"

Barker Origin and Meaning

The name Barker is a boy's name of English origin meaning "tanner".

Barker may be appealing to parents looking for a name with many layers - not only does it share a meaning with the more common Shepherd and Tanner, it also brings to mind the bark of a tree, making this a surreptitious choice for nature enthusiasts.

Famous People Named Barker

• Yannique De Lisle Barker male American rapper
• Landon Asher Barker (b. 2003) son of Blink,182 drummer Travis Barker

The name Barker in Pop Culture

• Oma Barker character in the webcomic "Riverside Extras" by Miri Chamberlain