Carver vs Perseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carver

Boy #1,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who carves, wood-carver"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,484
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carve, Car

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carver Rank #1,484
Perseus Rank #1,293

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 vs #1484 for Carver.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carver ___

  • Carver James
  • Carver Lee
  • Carver William
  • Carver Blake
  • Carver Reed
  • Carver Grant

Perseus ___

  • Perseus James
  • Perseus Alexander
  • Perseus Gray
  • Perseus John
  • Perseus Leon
  • Perseus August

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Perseus

Achilles Theseus Andromeda Athena Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carver or Perseus more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Carver at #1484 in the United States.

What do Carver and Perseus mean?

Carver means "one who carves, wood-carver" (Old English origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Carver and Perseus boy or girl names?

Carver is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.

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