Tucker

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Today, Tucker is a popular, familiar name (popularity 78/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

The name Tucker originates from the Old English word 'tūcian,' meaning 'to torment' or 'to tuck,' referring to the process of fulling cloth, where the material was beaten or trampled to soften it. It evolved into an occupational surname for those who performed this task and later became a given name. Its use as a first name gained traction in the 19th century, particularly in the United States.