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Karver
Pronounced KAR-vər /ˈkɑr.vər/High
Meaning: K-spelling of Carver — from an occupational surname, 'a carver, a sculptor of wood or stone'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Karver is a K-spelling of Carver — from an occupational surname, 'a carver, a sculptor of wood or stone' (the great scientist George Washington Carver; writer Raymond Carver). A crisp, sturdy, modern surname-name; the K- styling personalizes it (nickname Karv).
It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, a-carver at the root, and sturdy.
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What does the name Karver mean?
Karver spells Carver — 'a carver, a sculptor of wood or stone'.
How do you pronounce Karver?
It's said KAR-vər /ˈkɑr.vər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Karver a boy or girl name?
Karver is a boy's name.
How popular is Karver?
Karver is a rare name in the U.S.