Jarvis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jarvis Name at a Glance

Name	Jarvis
Meaning	Variant of Gervase: 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 Jarvis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jarvis means “Variant of Gervase: 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.

Jarvis Name Origin

Our database records Jarvis under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jarvis a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jarvis is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jarvis

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