Jarvis

Meaning of Jarvis

Derived from Gervase, meaning 'spear servant'. It implies someone who serves with a spear or weapon.

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

Popularity of Jarvis

After ranking as high as #769 in 2000, Jarvis has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jarvis

• Jarvis Cocker
  Pulp frontman and musician
• Jarvis Landry
  American football wide receiver
• Jarvis Hayes
  Former NBA basketball player
• Jarvis Williams
  American football safety
• Jarvis Kenrick
  British chemist and academic

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Questions about the name Jarvis

What does the name Jarvis mean?

Jarvis means derived from gervase, meaning 'spear servant'. it implies someone who serves with a spear or weapon, and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jarvis?

Jarvis did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jarvis most popular?

Jarvis peaked at #769 in 2000.