Beaver
Pronunciation: [ b-EEV-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Beaver first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 19 babies have been named Beaver in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Beaver is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,781 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,781
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Greek origin
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Old English origin
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Irish Gaelic origin
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About the Name Beaver
Beaver is a boy name .
Beaver is currently ranked #9,781 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Beaver include Bea, Beav, Beavy, Beavie, Bey, Beie, and Beakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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