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Culver

♂ Boy

Pronounced KUL-vur /ˈkʌl.vɚ/High

Meaning: From the Old English culfre, 'a dove/pigeon' (a symbol of peace and gentleness); a surname and nature-name; we note the peace symbolLow

In 30 seconds: A dove: Culver is English. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KUL-vur'). We note the peace symbol.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the Old English culfre, 'a dove/pigeon' (a symbol of peace and gentleness); a surname and nature-name; we note the peace symbol
U.S. rank (2024)#10073 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 164

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191619152024

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

Culver comes from the Old English culfre, 'a dove/pigeon' (a symbol of peace and gentleness); a surname and nature-name (we note the peace symbol). A crisp, classic name (said 'KUL-vur').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-first-name. Rare, a-dove at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Culver means 'a dove/pigeon' in Old English (culfre, a symbol of peace) — a crisp, gentle nature/surname-name (we note the peace symbol; said 'KUL-vur').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Culver — Old English etymology

Variations

CulvertColver

Nicknames

Cul

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Culver mean?

Culver is Old English for 'a dove/pigeon' (culfre, a symbol of peace and gentleness). We note the peace symbol.

How do you pronounce Culver?

It's said KUL-vur /ˈkʌl.vɚ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Culver a boy or girl name?

Culver is a boy's name.

How popular is Culver?

Culver is a very rare name in the U.S.

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