Tucker
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ English ◈ 2 syllables
"Person Who Softens Fabric"

From English

Tucker means cloth fuller — a medieval craftsman who thickened cloth by beating and treading it. It sounds more rugged than its meaning: two syllables of all-American, outdoorsy, pickup-truck energy. Tucker Carlson kept the name politically visible. Chris Tucker brought it to comedy through the Rush Hour franchise. Tuck is one of the most companionable nicknames.

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Tucker at a glance
MeaningPerson Who Softens Fabric
OriginEnglish
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#189
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Why parents love Tucker
  • Two syllables with a rugged, all-American sound: TUK-er.
  • Tuck is a warm, companionable nickname.
  • Chris Tucker is one of comedy's funniest performers.
  • The occupational meaning connects to craft heritage.
  • It sounds like open country and honest work.
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The vibe of Tucker
ruggedAmericancloth-fullerTuckerpickup-truckoutdoorsyTuckhonest
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Origin & history of Tucker
Old English tucian (to torment/full cloth) → occupational surname Tucker → given name
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English roots
Tucker comes from an occupational surname for a cloth fuller — someone who thickened cloth by beating it. Chris Tucker starred in the Rush Hour franchise alongside Jackie Chan. Tucker Carlson was one of the most-watched political commentators in America. The name entered the US top 200, carrying rugged, all-American energy.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval as an occupational surname; given-name usage grew from the 1990s.
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Today
Tucker remains a beloved choice, ranking #189 in the US. 53,526 babies have been named Tucker since 1884.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of Family Names, SSA data
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How popular is Tucker?
2014 peak year
Today, Tucker ranks around #189 in the United States, with roughly 2,076 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2014, 2,422 babies were given the name (ranked #176 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Tucker's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 53,526 babies have been registered as Tucker since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,422 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #176)
2,076 Avg. per year
(last decade)
20,760 Total registrations
last 10 years
53,526 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #189) Very popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Tucker
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Tucker's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — rugged adventure. People named Tucker tend to be practical, funny, and drawn to the kind of honest work that builds things.

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Honest worker
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Rugged practicality
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Comedy timing
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All-American energy
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Tuck-in warmth
T2
U3
C3
K2
E5
R9
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Tucker
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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