Laver
Pronunciation: [ l-AYV-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Laver first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 6 babies have been named Laver in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laver is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,402 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,402
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Latin origin
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Proto-Albanian origin
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Old French destinee, Latin destinare origin
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Hebrew origin
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Cornish origin
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Sanskrit origin
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About the Name Laver
Laver is a boy name .
Laver is currently ranked #21,402 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laver include Lav, Lay, and Lavie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laver include Lavern . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis