Harvey
HAR-vee
Popularity
#5054
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
127,377
Peak Year
#2,294 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from a Breton name meaning 'battle worthy' or 'iron', brought to England by the Normans.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Harvey Keitel
American actor known for tough roles.
Harvey Milk
American politician and gay rights activist.
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