US Popularity Rank: 6627

Origin: British

Meaning: Farmer

Cow-nt your blessings, you’ve found a name as great as Farmer. Initially used as a surname, this Old English name is derived from the French fermier, which was originally used as a term for a tax farmer. When first names were being developed, it was common for people to be named after their occupation. Nowadays, the name primarily evokes images of those who cultivate land, grow crops, and raise livestock. Your little one will be given a special opportunity to give it a whole new meaning and cultivate its uniqueness.