The name Packer is of occupational origin, derived from the Old French word 'pakour', which means packhorse keeper or carrier. It was originally given to a person who transported goods on horseback in medieval times. The surname Packer has been found in various forms throughout Europe, including Parker and Pacquet in France, Pacchiari in Italy, and Pakker in the Netherlands.
The name Packer experienced a spike in popularity from 2012 to 2015 with 7 births each year, but has since declined to 5 births per year. Over the span of these years, there were a total of 35 babies named Packer.