Gervis as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gervis

What is the meaning of the name Gervis ?

The baby name Gervis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced US IPA: /ˈdʒɝvɪs/ (JER-vis); alternative hard-G: /ˈɡɜːrvɪs/ (GUR-vis).

Gervis is French, Latin in Origin.

Gervis is a rare English given name and surname variant of Gervase, carried into Britain by the Normans from Old French Gervais. The name ultimately traces to a Germanic compound with ger/gar “spear” plus a debated second element, Latinized as -vasius; traditional glosses render it “spear-bearer” or “spear servant.” Veneration of the early Milanese martyr Saint Gervasius helped keep the form Gervase in ecclesiastical and literary records across medieval Europe.

In England the name flourished after the 11th century, producing spellings such as Gerveys, Gervis, and Jervis in parish rolls; by Early Modern times it retreated from forename use but persisted as surnames Jervis and Jarvis. Today Gervis is uncommon, chosen by parents seeking a distinguished, antique feel. Close variants and relatives include Gervase, Gervais (French), Gervaise (French feminine), Jervis, Jarvis, and the Latinized Gervasius.

⚙ Gervis is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 45 recorded uses, spread over 12 countries.