Ditch digger or roofer
Derived from the Germanic surname Decher, it originally referred to an occupational trade, likely a ditch digger or one who covers roofs. In a modern context, it is strongly associated with the gritty, futuristic atmosphere of the Blade Runner franchise. It functions as a rugged, surname-style choice for parents seeking something rare but recognizable.
Less common today
Deckard isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,672 in 2017.
Protagonist and blade runner · Blade Runner
Former British military elite and mercenary · The Fast and the Furious
The last of the Horadrim and scholar · Diablo
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
