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Harvey

♀ Girl

Pronounced HAR-vee /ˈhɑr.vi/High

Meaning: From Breton Haerviu/Herve — 'battle-worthy', from haer, 'battle', plus viu, 'worthy'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Battle-worthy: Harvey is the Breton Herve — 'eager for battle'. Vintage and friendly; predominantly a boys' name, here for girls.
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Origin MediumBreton, French
MeaningFrom Breton Haerviu/Herve — 'battle-worthy', from haer, 'battle', plus viu, 'worthy'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#6196 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)≈ 867

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192618972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Harvey comes from the Breton Haerviu/Herve — 'battle-worthy', from haer, 'battle', plus viu, 'worthy' (St Hervé, a blind Breton saint). A vintage, friendly surname-name; predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, battle-worthy at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Harvey means 'battle-worthy' (from the Breton Herve, haer + viu) — a vintage, friendly surname-name; predominantly a boys' name, occasionally given to girls (which we flag).
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Harvey — root etymology

Variations

HarvieHerveHervey

Nicknames

Harv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harvey mean?

Harvey is Breton for 'battle-worthy' (Herve, haer + viu).

How do you pronounce Harvey?

It's said HAR-vee /ˈhɑr.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Harvey a boy or girl name?

Harvey is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Harvey?

Harvey is rare for girls in the U.S.

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