Jarvis

Jarvis is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 76 boys in the United States.

Jarvis at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jarvis

Jarvis belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jarvis first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #347 in 1988, and in 2024 76 babies received the name — 17,676 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jarvis in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#347 in 1988
Peak year
1989
Babies named Jarvis in 2024
76
Total since 1880
17,676

Jarvis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#489 in 1996
Babies named Jarvis in 2025
14
Total since 1996
552

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jarvis mean?

The meaning of Jarvis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jarvis a boy or girl name?

Jarvis is a boy name. In 2024, 76 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jarvis?

Jarvis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jarvis?

Jarvis first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #347 in 1988, and 76 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].