Serge

♂ Boy

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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Origin LowLatin, French

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)≈ 1,628

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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Frequently Asked

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.