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Jarvis

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAHR-vihs /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.vɪs/Medium

Meaning: SpearMedium

In 30 seconds: Jarvis is an English name meaning 'spear'. It began as a surname before settling comfortably into use as a first name.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSpear
U.S. rank (2024)#2015 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births76 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 17,676

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198918822024

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

History & Origin

Jarvis means 'spear' and comes through English. Like many English surnames-turned-first-names, it carries a grounded, slightly old-fashioned dignity. The martial sense of 'spear' gives it a quiet strength without sounding aggressive.

English musician Jarvis Cocker, frontman of the Britpop band Pulp, lends the name a witty, distinctly British flavor for many people. The two crisp syllables make it easy to recognize and easy to wear.

Did you know? Jarvis likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jarvis — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jarvis Cocker (1963–present)
    English musician and frontman of the Britpop band Pulp.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jarvis mean?

Jarvis is usually explained as meaning 'spear' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Jarvis?

It's commonly said JAHR-vihs /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.vɪs/.

Is Jarvis a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jarvis is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jarvis?

In 2024, Jarvis ranked #2015 in the U.S. for boys, with 76 births recorded.