Ariv
A habitational name meaning 'the ford by the shed' or 'sheltered crossing.' This name reflects a person who is a dependable anchor for others, possessing a grounded nature and a talent for finding safe paths through life's complex journeys.
Key Stats
| Total births | 217 |
| Gender | Male (8% / 92%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2013 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
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Shuford Walker (Professional Baseball Player, Indianapolis ABCs) · Forrest H. Shuford (North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, public service leader) · Shuford M. Alexander (Civil Rights Activist, influential community leader) · Gerry Shuford (Stunt Performer and Actor, 'The Walking Dead') · Shuford L. Abernethy (Respected Educator, academic pioneer)
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