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Weaver

♂ Boy

Pronounced WEE-vur /ˈwiː.vər/High

Meaning: From the English occupational surname Weaver, 'one who weaves cloth', from Old English wefan ('to weave'); it also matches an English river name. Carried into modern first-name use as a sturdy trade-surname pick.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sturdy trade name: Weaver means 'one who weaves' (said 'WEE-vur'). An occupational English surname turned first name.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English occupational surname Weaver, 'one who weaves cloth', from Old English wefan ('to weave'); it also matches an English river name. Carried into modern first-name use as a sturdy trade-surname pick.
U.S. rank (2024)#12217 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1914
Total births (all-time)≈ 525

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802024

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

Weaver is an English occupational surname, 'one who weaves', from Old English wefan; it also names a river in Cheshire. Like other trade surnames it has moved into first-name use, reading as a strong, homespun choice (said 'WEE-vur').

It appears only rarely as a boys' first name in the U.S., riding the surname-name trend. Rare, rugged, and craft-flavored.

Did you know? Weaver began as an occupational surname for a cloth-weaver, from Old English wefan, 'to weave' — the same craftsman's name now worn upfront as a rugged, modern boy's pick (said 'WEE-vur').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Weaver — English occupational surname 'one who weaves'

Variations

WeberWebster

Nicknames

WeaveWev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Weaver mean?

Weaver is an English occupational surname meaning 'one who weaves cloth', from Old English wefan, 'to weave'.

How do you pronounce Weaver?

It's said WEE-vur /ˈwiː.vər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Weaver a boy or girl name?

Weaver is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Weaver?

Weaver is a rare boys' name in the U.S., part of the trade-surname trend.

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