Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: One who works as a weaver., Weaver
Pronunciation: WEHB-stuhr, /ˈwɛb.stər/, W EH B S T ER
Popularity Rank: #33,701
Derived from the Old English word 'webbestre', meaning weaver. It was originally an occupational surname for someone who worked as a weaver.
The name Webster is of English origin and means One who works as a weaver., Weaver. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Webster is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Brazil, and 44 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: WEHB-stuhr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈwɛb.stər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W EH B S T ER
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Webster is recorded 1,026 times globally, ranking it as the 33,701th most common name worldwide.
Webster is most prevalent in South Africa, with 535 occurrences, making it the 3,164th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Webster is found among 1 in every 4383 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #3,164 | 1 : 4,383 |
| United States of America | #11,729 | 1 : 10,964 |
| Brazil | #10,598 | 1 : 19,797 |
| United Kingdom | #13,897 | 1 : 17,131 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Webster from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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