Jarvis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jarvis originates from Old French, derived from the name Gervais, which has Germanic roots meaning 'spear servant'. It has evolved through various historical forms, retaining its essence over time. Jarvis is associated with bravery and strength, though it does not have biblical ties. Its popularity surged in medieval times and continued into the 19th century, contributing to its current perception as a classic and sophisticated name, with notable individuals embracing it.
The name Jarvis is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jarvis has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jarvis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1081st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1044th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 836th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 610th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 431st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 951st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1507th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9454th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11010th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12827th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Jarvis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jarvis"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɑːrvɪs/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Jarvis is derived from the Old French name 'Gervais', which comes from the Germanic elements 'geri' meaning 'spear' and 'wisti' meaning 'hard' or 'brave'.
Meaning
spear servant
Language Evolution
Gervais, Gervas, Jarvis
Historical Usage
Jarvis gained popularity in medieval England and has been used since the Norman Conquest, becoming more common in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Gervais, Jervis, Jervas
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jarvis is considered a somewhat classic name, often associated with intelligence and sophistication, partly due to popular culture references.
Famous People
Jarvis Cocker - British musician, Jarvis Landry - American football player, Jarvis Jay Masters - American author and activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jarvis"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jarvis"
"Jarvis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1081st of 7545 | 666 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1044th of 6773 | 732 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 836th of 7552 | 1,523 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 610th of 10718 | 2,849 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 431st of 16616 | 7,422 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 951st of 24088 | 3,029 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1507th of 23106 | 1,380 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7783rd of 9204 | 11 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9454th of 12526 | 18 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11010th of 19264 | 36 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12827th of 27321 | 58 |
Regional Popularity of "Jarvis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
79.45% 1125th/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
37.24% 881st/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
35.95% 846th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.63% 1083rd/2227 |
46.38% 1127th/2430 |
21.66% 618th/2853 |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
26.86% 789th/2937 |
29.49% 1027th/3483 |
12.51% 440th/3518 |
28.34% 1146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.74% 580th/3685 |
22.17% 992nd/4475 |
5.10% 265th/5194 |
17.60% 1112th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.20% 1338th/4582 |
50.17% 2591st/5164 |
8.44% 617th/7313 |
34.49% 2574th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
49.57% 1975th/3984 |
51.28% 2301st/4487 |
15.48% 1056th/6822 |
31.02% 1947th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jarvis" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jarvis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jarvis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.