Jarvis
JAHR-vis
Popularity
#2015
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
17,799
Peak Year
#644 in 1989
First Recorded
1882
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname derived from the Germanic personal name Gervase, meaning 'spear servant.'
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Jarvis Cocker
Lead singer of the band Pulp
Jarvis Landry
American football wide receiver
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