Baker
Meaning of Baker
Baker bursts onto the scene like the sweet aroma of pan recién horneado drifting down a lively calle—rooted in the Old English word “bæcere,” yet perfectly at home in today’s surname-as-first-name fiesta. He carries the honest, sleeves-rolled-up spirit of the village bread maker, but he’s no dusty relic; with gridiron hero Baker Mayfield tossing touchdowns and Sherlock Holmes forever headquartered at 221B Baker Street, the name kneads together hard work and pop-culture flair. In the United States he’s been rising faster than dough in a warm cocina—leaping from the 700s a decade ago to a crisp No. 296 in 2024—so parents who choose Baker get that coveted blend of familiar and fresh. Picture a boy whose handshake feels like sun-warmed crust, whose laugh bubbles like yeast, and you sense why this name persuades hearts: it promises comfort, craft, and just a hint of mischief, the way a stolen churro makes any afternoon brighter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BAY-kur (/ˈbeɪkər/)
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Notable People Named Baker
| Baker Mayfield is an American quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who became the first walk on to win the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma and was the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. |
