Jarvis
Meaning of Jarvis
Jarvis is a male name with origins in Old German and Old Norse. It means "spear servant" or "spearman." The name Jarvis has associations with strength, bravery, and loyalty. In American English pronunciation, it is pronounced as JAR-vis (/ˈdʒɑrvɪs/), while in British English it is also pronounced as JAR-vis (/ˈdʒɑːvɪs/). Variations of the name include Jervis. Over the years, the popularity of the name Jarvis in the United States has fluctuated. In recent years, it has ranked around 150-200 in terms of popularity for newborn boys. However, it's worth noting that trends can change over time, and popularity should not be the sole factor when choosing a name for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as JAR-vis (/ˈdʒɑːvɪs/)
American English
- Pronunced as JAR-vis (/ˈdʒɑrvɪs/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Jarvis
| Jarvis Branson Cocker is an English musician, known for his role as the frontman of the band Pulp and as a BBC Radio presenter. |
| Jarvis Charles Landry is a standout American football wide receiver known for his impressive career with the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns. |
| Jarvis Allen Johnson is an American YouTuber and former software engineer known for his YouTube channel since 2006. |
| Jarvis Eric Williams, Sr. was an American football player known for his career as a defensive back in the NFL and for his time as an All-American college player at the University of Florida. |
| Jarvis Hunt was an American politician who served as President of the Massachusetts Senate from 1942 to 1944. |
