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Serge
♂ Boy
How to Pronounce Serge
Pronounced SAIRZH
/ˈsɛrʒ/Medium
Meaning: A French form of Sergius — from the Latin, 'a servant; an attendant' (an old Roman family name)Low
In 30 seconds: A servant; an attendant: Serge is a French form of Sergius. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAIRZH').
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MeaningA French form of Sergius — from the Latin, 'a servant; an attendant' (an old Roman family name)
U.S. rank (2025)#8794 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,619
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Serge is a French form of Sergius — from the Latin, 'a servant; an attendant' (an old Roman family name). A crisp, classic name (said 'SAIRZH').
In the U.S. it appears in French and Haitian families. Rare, a-servant at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Sergius is an old Roman family name — Latin 'a servant; an attendant' — Serge is the French form, crisp and classic (said 'SAIRZH').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Serge — French form of Sergius
Variations
SergeiSergioSergius
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What does the name Serge mean?
Serge is a French form of Sergius — Latin 'a servant; an attendant'.
How do you pronounce Serge?
It's said SAIRZH /ˈsɛrʒ/ — one syllable.
Is Serge a boy or girl name?
Serge is a boy's name.
How popular is Serge?
Serge is a very rare name in the U.S.
