Boy

Jarvis

spear servant

About Jarvis

Picture a name that sounds like it belongs to someone destined for greatness—Jarvis delivers exactly that impression. This name exudes sophistication and intelligence, often associated with quick thinking and innovation. In recent years, Jarvis has gained popularity partly due to its appearance in popular culture, yet it maintains enough uniqueness to avoid feeling overused. The name has a crisp, clean sound that's both professional and approachable. Jarvis works exceptionally well in formal settings while still being friendly enough for casual interactions. Parents often describe it as having a "smart" quality, making it ideal for families who value education and intellectual pursuits. The name's two-syllable structure keeps it straightforward and easy to remember, while its distinctive character ensures it won't be confused with more common alternatives. Jarvis represents a modern classic that bridges traditional sensibilities with contemporary appeal.

Popularity of the Name Jarvis

Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.

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Popularity of the Name Jarvis
United StatesUnited KingdomNew ZealandCanada
1882#892
1883#505
1884#815
1886#806
1888#868
1889#926
1892#905
1896#934
1898#936
1902#976
1905#876
1910#956
1917#928
1918#969
1922#933
1927#958
1931#904
1933#914
1934#998
1937#888
1938#844
1941#964
1950#964
1951#868
1952#854
1953#853
1954#856
1955#757
1956#788
1957#683
1958#686
1959#688
1960#733
1961#791
1962#787
1963#786
1964#804
1965#774
1966#873
1967#770
1968#728
1969#754
1970#689
1971#634
1972#627
1973#614
1974#583
1975#554
1976#594
1977#506
1978#499
1979#481
1980#456
1981#409
1982#425
1983#378
1984#378
1985#390
1986#356
1987#386
1988#347
1989#358
1990#436
1991#428#871
1992#490#880
1993#467
1994#456#687
1995#591
1996#593
1997#635#627#995
1998#690#834
1999#701#344
2000#765#983
2001#813#977
2002#962
2003#888#784
2004#981#311
2005#943
2007#908
2013#930
2010#430
2011#389

Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada

Variations of Name Jarvis

  • Jervis
  • Gervase
  • Gervas
  • Jervois

Names Similar to Jarvis

Nicknames for Jarvis

  • Jar
  • Jarv
  • Vis
  • Jay
Jarvis

Famous People Named Jarvis

Jarvis CockerBritish musician and lead singer of Pulp
Jarvis JonesAmerican football player
Jarvis LandryAmerican football player
Jarvis GreenAmerican football player
Jarvis VarnadoAmerican basketball player
Jarvis HayesAmerican basketball player
Jarvis C. MarquezFilipino actor and singer
Jarvis WalkerAustralian cricketer
Jarvis AstaireBritish talent agent
Jarvis MastersAmerican author and death row inmate
Jarvis DeBerryAmerican journalist and columnist
Jarvis KlapmanSouth African rugby player
Jarvis W. GarrettAmerican diplomat
Jarvis TynerAmerican political activist
Jarvis ScottAmerican baseball player
Jarvis GilesAmerican football player
Jarvis LorryAmerican politician
Jarvis JohnsonAmerican rapper
Jarvis BrownAmerican baseball player

Characters Named Jarvis

Jarvis LorryCharacter in Charles Dickens' novel "A Tale of Two Cities"
Jarvis GoogooCharacter in the "Deltora Quest" book series by Emily Rodda
Jarvis GrimesCharacter in the TV show "Nash Bridges"
Jarvis ArcherCharacter in the video game "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - Conviction"
Jarvis RaglandCharacter in the TV show "Melrose Place"
Jarvis KordCharacter in DC Comics
Jarvis PoultonCharacter in the TV show "Jeeves and Wooster"
Jarvis WisbyCharacter in the TV show "Coronation Street"
Jarvis CabbitCharacter in the TV show "Hand Maid May"
Jarvis RabbCharacter in the TV show "JAG"
Jarvis PendleburrCharacter in the TV show "Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century"
Jarvis SlamCharacter in the TV show "VR Troopers"

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