Gervais Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationzher-VAY / ʒɛʁ.vɛ

French; Latin

Meaning

French: servant of the spear; Latin: spear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gervais has roots in both French and Latin, with its earliest forms appearing in medieval France. It was borne by several saints, which contributed to its popularity in Christian communities. The name has been used in various forms across Europe, particularly in France and England. Gervais is often associated with nobility and has historical significance in French culture.

Trend Summary

The name Gervais has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

GervaseGerardGideonGavinGraysonGrahamGilbertGermaine

Variants

  • Gervase
  • Gervais

International Variants

  • Gervais (French)
  • Gervase (English)

Famous people named Gervais

Gervais Martel was a French politician known for his work in local government.

Gervais de la Rue was a notable French painter in the 19th century.

Gervais de la Salle was a French explorer known for his expeditions in the Americas.

Fictional characters named Gervais

Gervais is a character in the novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, serving as a servant.

Gervais appears in the animated series 'The Adventures of Tintin' as a minor character.

Sibling Suggestions

GastonJulienLucienBastienEmilienThibault

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gervais was first seen in the United States in 1926. Gervais has ranked as high as #1277 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Gervais has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gervais

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19265
20006