Boy · #9,112 in 2026

Gervais

Gervais, or Gervaise, is an English and French name of Old French origin. The name in English was inherited via Norman, and is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic Gervas, which is composed of the elements gaiʀ ("spear") and an unknown second element, possibly a borrowing from the Celtic -wass. The name Jarvis is derived from Gervais(e), and it is latinized as Gervasius.

Current Rank
#9,112
Peak Rank
#9,112 (2000)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1926
First Year
2000
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#9112
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gervais

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Gervais, or Gervaise, is an English and French name of Old French origin. The name in English was inherited via Norman, and is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic Gervas, which is composed of the elements gaiʀ ("spear") and an unknown second element, possibly a borrowing from the Celtic -wass. The name Jarvis is derived from Gervais(e), and it is latinized as Gervasius.

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The Story of Gervais

Gervais first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1926, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 6 Gervaiss were born — ranking #9,112 that year. As of 2026, Gervais ranks #9,112 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Gervaiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gervais

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gervais

What does the name Gervais mean?
Gervais, or Gervaise, is an English and French name of Old French origin. The name in English was inherited via Norman, and is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic Gervas, which is composed of the elements gaiʀ ("spear") and an unknown second element, possibly a borrowing from the Celtic -wass. The name Jarvis is derived from Gervais(e), and it is latinized as Gervasius.
How popular is Gervais in 2026?
In 2026, Gervais ranks #9,112 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Gervais most popular?
Gervais reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #9,112 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Gervais a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gervais is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gervais?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gervais include Danley, Kennyth, Krister. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gervais

Gervais is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1926 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Gervais's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #9,112. Use the chart and map above to compare Gervais's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.