Tarver
Pronunciation: [ t-AHRV-er ]
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Tarver first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 10 babies have been named Tarver in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tarver is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,396 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,396
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tarver
Tarver is a boy name .
Tarver is currently ranked #30,396 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tarver include Tar, Tarv, Tarvy, Tarvie, Tay, Taie, and Tarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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