Tarver is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the occupational surname which was originally bestowed upon tanners or dressers of hides and leather. The name may also have Norse roots, being a variant form of 'Thorfinn', meaning 'thunder fins'. Tarver's usage as a given name is most prevalent in Scotland, where it has been recorded since the 16th century.
The name Tarver experienced minimal popularity with only five births each year in 2006 and 2012, resulting in a total of ten babies named Tarver over those six years.