Names That Mean Fisherman

As a member of two trendy name categories, animal and occupational, this name broke into the Top 1000 in 2004 and would make a nice tribute to an angler Grandpa.
 The best known bearer, Fisher Stevens, pulled a switcheroo on his birth name Steven Fisher while Fischer Black was a distinguished economist.
 Fisher is a fairly common surname, whose bearers include the family of Eddie, Carrie, and Joely; actress Isla; food writer M.F.K. Fisher; and two legendary cartoonists: Bud Fisher, creator of "Mutt 'n' Jeff," and Ham Fisher, who invented Joe Palooka.

Fisher

How to spruce up Fisher or Beau? This French surname-name might be an option for a parent unafraid of the unusual. The name derives from Barbel, a type of fish, which is how it became a surname for some fishermen.

Barbeau

Unusual alternative to Fisher with a brisker surname appeal. 

Fisk

If you're German and you love to fish -- then maybe. 

Vischer

This common German-Jewish surname is not as popular in the US as the English form, Fisher, but both share the same meaning, and this one may appeal to those with German or Jewish heritage. 
 
Fisher has been in the US Top 1000 since the 2000s, and a recent year saw it chosen for nearly 319 boys, while Fischer was given to 64, making it around five times less popular.
 
YouTubers and influencers Abby and Matt Howard chose this spelling for their son, born in 2026.

Names That Mean Fisherman

The names

Fisher

Barbeau

Fisk

Vischer

Fischer