Names That Mean Worker
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- Mason
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"worker in stone"Description:
Mason is an occupational surname that ranked among the Top 10 name for boys throughout the 2010s, after its choice as one of the first Kardashian baby names. It remained a Top 10 choice in the US until 2020 when it began trending downwards and a recent year saw it rank at #42, the lowest it's placed since 2005.
- Granger
Origin:
English and French surnameMeaning:
"worker of the granary; farmer"Description:
If you're seeking a solid but underused occupational name with a warm, friendly sound, and an earthy feel, Granger is one to consider. Associated with faming, grain, and the outdoors, it fits in with the likes of Colton, Sawyer, and Cooper, with a hint of classic George about it too.
- Hall
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"worker at the hall"Description:
A simple, self-possessed, somewhat serious surname, which might work better as a middle.
- Macen
Origin:
English, feminine variation of MasonMeaning:
"worker in stone"Description:
Rather than going with a yooneek spelling like Macen (or Maysen or Masyn), we'd suggest sticking with the original Mason, as Kelsey Grammer did for his daughter.
- Lanier
Origin:
French occupational nameMeaning:
"wool worker"Description:
The fashionable occupational last name category gets some French flair with this, Tennessee Williams's middle name.
- Granger
Origin:
English and French surnameMeaning:
"worker of the granary"Description:
If you're seeking a solid but underused occupational name with a warm, friendly sound - one that isn't Parker, Harper, or Karter, Granger might be an option. The association with Hermione Granger could make this feel more accessible to some, as could its slight similarity to the likes of Georgia, Gracelynn and Raina. It has only appeared once in the US stats for girls in 2022, when it was given to 6 babies.
- Brazier
Origin:
Occupational nameMeaning:
"worker with brass"Description:
Would be an obscure but winning entry in this category, except for its similarity to the word brassiere, which would certainly arouse unwanted attention in grade school.
- Jurian
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"earth worker"Description:
This medieval German form of George could make an intriguing and unique honor name for an ancestral George.
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