US Popularity Rank: 10258

Origin: British

Meaning: Wool packer

Packer is a boy’s name and surname of English origin. It is thought to have originated as an occupational name for a wool packer, deriving from the Middle English word pakken, meaning “to pack.” A famous bearer of this name was Asa Packer, founder of Lehigh University. Fitting right in with trendy surname names like Carter and Tucker, Packer offers a rarer alternative to these more popular options.