Webster Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Webster Name at a Glance

Name	Webster
Meaning	Weaver: '-ster' ending on English occupational surnames indicates the work was originally a female occupation.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Webster Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Webster means “Weaver: '-ster' ending on English occupational surnames indicates the work was originally a female occupation”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Webster Name Origin

Our database records Webster under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Webster a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Webster is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Webster

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