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Jarvis

Boy · French · Medium name

Meaning
Spear servant; driver

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
JAR-vis
Origin
French

From an English surname, from Old French 'Gervais', of Germanic origin meaning spear-servant or driver.

Popularity
Rare in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

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Languages in use: French, Germanic, English

Commonly used in: United Kingdom, United States

Alternate spellings

  • JervisEnglish

    Older English form.

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