Jarvis
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jarvis
Jarvis derives from the Old French name Gervase, which comes from the Latin Gervasius, likely meaning "servant" or possibly related to the root "gerv-" of uncertain ultimate origin.
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Etymology
Jarvis derives from the Old French name Gervase, which comes from the Latin Gervasius, likely meaning "servant" or possibly related to the root "gerv-" of uncertain ultimate origin. The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian traditions, gaining popularity in medieval England and remaining common in Britain and its former colonies.
Jarvis currently ranks #2,858 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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