Ditcher or roofer
Derived from the Middle Low German word 'decker', it originally served as an occupational surname for a person who covers roofs with tile, straw, or slate. It can also stem from the word 'dicker', referring to a person who digs ditches. In modern usage, it has transitioned from a professional surname to a rugged, energetic first name.
Less common today
Decker isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #991 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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