Webster
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Webster is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Webster is an English occupational surname meaning "weaver."”. It currently ranks #7686 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1915.
What Webster Means
“Webster is an English occupational surname meaning "weaver."”
The Story of Webster
This name belonged to a diligent weaver who built a nation's future, a legacy that now awaits your child.
Webster is an English occupational surname, designating one who weaves cloth. This craft was vital to early economies, making the name a mark of industriousness. It rose to prominence in the United States through Daniel Webster, a powerful statesman and orator in the 19th century, who lent the name a gravitas that echoed its practical origins.
When you imagine teaching your child to write their name, 'Webster' feels like the steady hand guiding the pen. It’s a name that suggests a child who will meticulously build their own world, thread by careful thread. You see your son, a young man, standing tall, his contributions evident and his character deeply woven into the fabric of his community.
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Famous Namesakes
Daniel Webster
U.S. statesman and senator from Massachusetts
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#101 in 1915
Total Births
4,446
First Recorded
1880
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