Carver
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Carver
The given name 'Carver' is an English occupational surname-turned-first-name meaning "one who carves wood or stone," derived from the Old English word *ceorfan* ("to cut").
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Etymology
The given name 'Carver' is an English occupational surname-turned-first-name meaning "one who carves wood or stone," derived from the Old English word *ceorfan* ("to cut"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, with no specific religious association; historical context includes the African American scientist and inventor George Washington Carver.
Carver currently ranks #1,499 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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