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Carver

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Pronounced KAR-ver /ˈkɑr.vər/High

Meaning: An English occupational surname — 'one who carves (wood or stone); a sculptor'; more often a boys' name, recorded here for a girl; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: One who carves; a sculptor: Carver is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boys' name — here a girl.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English occupational surname — 'one who carves (wood or stone); a sculptor'; more often a boys' name, recorded here for a girl; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2025)#6899 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carver is an English occupational surname — 'one who carves (wood or stone); a sculptor' (we note the surname). More often a boys' name, it is recorded here for a girl — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'KAR-ver').

In the U.S. it is mostly a boys' name; this girls' use is unusual. Rare for a girl, one-who-carves at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Carver is an English occupational surname — 'one who carves; a sculptor' — more often a boys' name; it appears here for a girl, which we note (said 'KAR-ver').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Carver — surname; chiefly male

Variations

CarvorCarvyr

Nicknames

Carv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carver mean?

Carver is an English surname — 'one who carves; a sculptor'. It is more often a boys' name; here it is recorded for a girl.

How do you pronounce Carver?

It's said KAR-ver /kr.vr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carver a boy or girl name?

Carver is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Carver?

Carver is uncommon for boys and very rare for girls.

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