Gervase
Meaning of Gervase
Gervase is a unisex name with English origins. It is pronounced as JUR-vays (/dʒərˈveɪs/) in English. The variation Gervais can also be used for this name. While not very common, Gervase has been given to newborns in the United States of America over the past century. It reached its peak popularity in the 1930s, ranking within the top 2000 baby names during that time. Gervase does not have any specific associations or meanings, making it a unique and versatile choice for parents looking for an uncommon name for their child.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JUR-vays (/dʒərˈveɪs/)
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Notable People Named Gervase
| Gervase Elwes was a celebrated English tenor who helped shape English music in the early 1900s. |
| Gervase of Tilbury was an English lawyer, statesman and cleric best known for writing Otia Imperialia for Emperor Otto IV. |
| Gervase de Cornhill was an Anglo-Norman sheriff and royal official who served King Stephen and King Henry II of England. |
| Gervase Markham was an English poet and writer best known for his 1615 book The English Huswife. |
| Gervase Babington was an English churchman who served as Bishop of Llandaff, Exeter and Worcester. |
| Gervase Phinn is an English author and educator who worked as a teacher, schools inspector and visiting professor. |
