Origin and Meaning of Seaver

Sower; the one who sows seeds

Origin: English - Seaver is derived from the Old English word 'seofor', which means 'sower' or 'one who works the land'. It may also have roots in the name 'Seaver', which is related to occupations in agriculture.

• Seaver is an uncommon name that originated as a surname before being used as a given name.
• In English-speaking cultures, surnames often transitioned into first names, a process that is seen with the name Seaver as well.
• Notable bearers of the name include Seaver, a family name, notably associated with Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Tom Seaver.
• Seaver has not been widely popular in recent years and tends to be relatively rare as a first name.
• Variations of the name can emerge from similar root words, including names like Sayer and Sawyer, which also relate to occupational roles.