US Popularity Rank: 1799

Origin: British

Meaning: Fisherman

Once an occupational name for fishermen, Fisher has become one of those cool kid names that stand out from the rest. This professional last name exists in many forms throughout different languages, including Dutch Visser, German Fischer, Hungarian Halász, and Italian Pescatore. Fisher is a masculine title that comes from the Middle English word fisher, meaning “fisherman_.”_ Fisher also may have been a name for those who lived by the water throughout England. Whether a family of sea-loving anglers is awaiting baby or you simply love its debonair appeal, Fisher is a fintastic choice!