- an animal or person that barks.
- a person who stands before a theater, carnival sideshow, or the like, calling out its attractions to passers-by.
- an animal or person that barks
- a person who stands at a show, fair booth, etc, and loudly addresses passers-by to attract customers
- a person or machine that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning
- George (Granville). 1913–91, British poet: author of Calamiterror (1937) and The True Confession of George Barker (1950)
- Howard . born 1946, British playwright: his plays include Claw (1975), The Castle (1985), A Hard Heart (1992), and 13 Objects (2003)
- Ronnie, full name Ronald William George Barker . 1929–2005, British comedian: known esp for his partnership with Ronnie Corbett (born 1930) in the TV series The Two Ronnies (1971–85)