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Jarvie is the English form of the name Jarvis, which is traced back to Gervasius. The presumed meaning is "the spear bearer."
What does the name Jarvie mean?
Jarvie represents an English variation of the name Jarvis, which in turn is based on Gervasius. The meaning is generally interpreted as "the spear bearer." The roots of the name could lie in the Old Germanic or Old High German term gaizaz or ger for "the spear" or "the throwing spear" as well as in the Celtic wastos or vass for "the vassal," "the servant," or "the slave." Similar variants include Gervas, Gervaise, Javis, and Jahvis.
Where does the name Jarvie come from?
The etymology of Jarvie shows that it is a masculine first name with Old Germanic origins, meaning "the spear bearer." The Old Germanic
How do you pronounce Jarvie?
Dschahr-vi
Popularity
In Germany, Jarvie is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 2,275th place. In the last ten years, Jarvie has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which places it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,533rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Jari
Frequently asked questions about the name Jarvie
What is the origin of the name Jarvie?
Jarvie has Old Germanic roots and is derived from Jarvis, whose meaning is 'the spear bearer.'
What does the name Jarvie mean?
The meaning of Jarvie is generally interpreted as 'the spear bearer,' derived from the Old Germanic terms for 'spear' and Celtic expressions for 'vassal' or 'servant.'
How popular is the name Jarvie?
Jarvie is a less common name and is rarely used in many countries, but it has a unique sound and an interesting origin.