Gervase Name Meaning, Origin & Gender
Gervase is listed in our database as a boy name of Celtic origin. Its recorded meaning is “Servant spear. This name is derived from combining an Old Gcrman name meaning spear, and the Celtic word for servant. Famous bearer: martyr St Gervase who died in Milan”.
Gervase Name at a Glance
| Name | Gervase |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Servant spear. This name is derived from combining an Old Gcrman name meaning spear, and the Celtic word for servant. Famous bearer: martyr St Gervase who died in Milan. |
| Origin | Celtic |
| Gender | Boy |
What Does the Name Gervase Mean?
According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gervase means “Servant spear. This name is derived from combining an Old Gcrman name meaning spear, and the Celtic word for servant. Famous bearer: martyr St Gervase who died in Milan”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.
Gervase Name Origin
Our database records Gervase under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.
Is Gervase a Boy or Girl Name?
In our database, Gervase is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.
Choosing the Name Gervase
When considering Gervase for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.
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