Harvey

Meaning of Harvey

Battle worthy; strong in battle.

Harvey has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Harvey

Harvey has held fairly steady, sitting around #251 in 2025 after peaking at #244 in 2024.

Notable people named Harvey

• Harvey Weinstein
  Disgraced film producer
• Harvey Keitel
  American actor
• Harvey Fierstein
  American actor and playwright
• Harvey Milk
  American politician and activist
• Harvey Cushing
  American neurosurgeon

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Questions about the name Harvey

What does the name Harvey mean?

Harvey means battle worthy; strong in battle, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Harvey a boy's or a girl's name?

Harvey is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Harvey?

In 2025, Harvey ranked #251 for boys, down from #244 the year before.

When was Harvey most popular?

Harvey peaked at #244 in 2024.