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Hervie

Quick answerThe given name 'Hervie' is a variant of 'Harvey,' derived from the Old Breton name *Haerviu*, meaning "battle worthy" or "strong in battle." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in medieval Brittany and Norman England, notably associated with the 12th-century English saint and…

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,095
TrendVintage
Peak year1919
Syllables1
OriginBreton
LanguageOld Breton
CultureEnglish
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 6
Global rank#4,095

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hervie

The given name 'Hervie' is a variant of 'Harvey,' derived from the Old Breton name *Haerviu*, meaning "battle worthy" or "strong in battle." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in medieval Brittany and Norman England, notably associated with the 12th-century English saint and bishop Harvey of Bangor.

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Etymology

The given name 'Hervie' is a variant of 'Harvey,' derived from the Old Breton name *Haerviu*, meaning "battle worthy" or "strong in battle." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in medieval Brittany and Norman England, notably associated with the 12th-century English saint and bishop Harvey of Bangor.

Hervie currently ranks #4,095 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.

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