Driver
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Driver
The given name 'Driver' originates as an occupational surname from Middle English *drivere*, meaning "one who drives" (cattle, carts, or later vehicles), rooted in the Old English verb *drīfan* ("to drive").
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Etymology
The given name 'Driver' originates as an occupational surname from Middle English *drivere*, meaning "one who drives" (cattle, carts, or later vehicles), rooted in the Old English verb *drīfan* ("to drive"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association; historically, it gained modest use as a first name in the 20th century, notably influenced by the character Driver in the 2011 film *Drive*.
Driver currently ranks #12,679 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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