Jarvis Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAR-vis / /ˈdʒɑːrvɪs/English; Old French
Meaning
English: servant; Old French: spear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jarvis has roots in both English and Old French. It was originally derived from the Old French name Gervais, which means 'spear servant.' The name has been used in England since the Norman Conquest. Jarvis has also been associated with various historical figures and has appeared in literature and popular culture.
Trend Summary
The name Jarvis has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jervis
International Variants
- Gervais (French)
- Gervasio (Italian)
- Jervais (Old French)
Famous people named Jarvis
Jarvis Cocker is an English musician known for being the lead vocalist of the band Pulp.
Jarvis Landry is an American football player recognized for his career in the NFL.
Jarvis Johnson is an American politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Jarvis Jones is a former American football linebacker who played in the NFL.
Fictional characters named Jarvis
Jarvis is an artificial intelligence character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as a personal assistant to Tony Stark.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jarvis was first seen in the United States in 1882. Jarvis has ranked as high as #655 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Jarvis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jarvis (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 13 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| TN | 6 | |
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 13 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 20 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 33 |
| 1916 | 35 |
| 1917 | 48 |
| 1918 | 48 |
| 1919 | 46 |
| 1920 | 47 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1922 | 56 |
| 1923 | 38 |
| 1924 | 48 |
| 1925 | 43 |
| 1926 | 39 |
| 1927 | 53 |
| 1928 | 35 |
| 1929 | 41 |
| 1930 | 45 |
| 1931 | 51 |
| 1932 | 42 |
| 1933 | 47 |
| 1934 | 42 |
| 1935 | 36 |
| 1936 | 31 |
| 1937 | 49 |
| 1938 | 55 |
| 1939 | 38 |
| 1940 | 34 |
| 1941 | 44 |
| 1942 | 43 |
| 1943 | 30 |
| 1944 | 42 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 50 |
| 1948 | 44 |
| 1949 | 44 |
| 1950 | 52 |
| 1951 | 65 |
| 1952 | 67 |
| 1953 | 71 |
| 1954 | 73 |
| 1955 | 93 |
| 1956 | 89 |
| 1957 | 125 |
| 1958 | 121 |
| 1959 | 123 |
| 1960 | 110 |
| 1961 | 93 |
| 1962 | 94 |
| 1963 | 94 |
| 1964 | 89 |
| 1965 | 91 |
| 1966 | 70 |
| 1967 | 90 |
| 1968 | 106 |
| 1969 | 108 |
| 1970 | 145 |
| 1971 | 169 |
| 1972 | 158 |
| 1973 | 167 |
| 1974 | 187 |
| 1975 | 212 |
| 1976 | 187 |
| 1977 | 261 |
| 1978 | 262 |
| 1979 | 296 |
| 1980 | 340 |
| 1981 | 403 |
| 1982 | 386 |
| 1983 | 453 |
| 1984 | 466 |
| 1985 | 461 |
| 1986 | 533 |
| 1987 | 497 |
| 1988 | 600 |
| 1989 | 635 |
| 1990 | 509 |
| 1991 | 523 |
| 1992 | 419 |
| 1993 | 451 |
| 1994 | 482 |
| 1995 | 301 |
| 1996 | 303 |
| 1997 | 266 |
| 1998 | 244 |
| 1999 | 239 |
| 2000 | 217 |
| 2001 | 205 |
| 2002 | 166 |
| 2003 | 190 |
| 2004 | 170 |
| 2005 | 186 |
| 2006 | 184 |
| 2007 | 219 |
| 2008 | 172 |
| 2009 | 144 |
| 2010 | 151 |
| 2011 | 135 |
| 2012 | 141 |
| 2013 | 144 |
| 2014 | 154 |
| 2015 | 133 |
| 2016 | 157 |
| 2017 | 119 |
| 2018 | 108 |
| 2019 | 110 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2022 | 89 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 76 |